Falkner hadn't done well against Pine Grove recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Falkner Eagles strolled past the Pine Grove Panthers with points to spare, taking the game 51-36. The win was nothing new for the Eagles as they're now sitting on three straight.
| 01/14/25 vs Pine Grove | 4 |
| 01/09/25 vs Pine Grove | 5 |
| 01/07/25 @ Ashland | 6 |
| 01/03/25 @ Mantachie | 1 |
| 12/21/24 vs Mount Paran Christian | 0 |
Falkner's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Elijah Mauney, who went 9 of 17 on his way to 22 points along with five rebounds and four steals. With that strong performance, Mauney is now averaging an impressive 2.1 steals per game. Another player making a difference was Chris Nunley, who posted 12 points in addition to seven boards and three steals.
Falkner now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Pine Grove, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-8 record this season.
It'll be a Battle of the Birds when the Falkner Eagles challenge the Myrtle Hawks at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Pine Grove, they will challenge Houlka at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Houlka will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Pine Grove surely won't give up without a fight.
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