Basketball Recap: Forbush Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Falcons

Margin

02/09/26 vs Mount Airy	14
12/30/25 vs Bradford Prep	13
12/04/25 @ Atkins	10
01/07/26 vs Alleghany	6
01/02/26 @ Starmount	6

There's no place like home for Forbush, who bounced back after a loss on the road back in January. They strolled past the Mount Airy Granite Bears with points to spare on Monday, taking the game 68-54. That 14-point margin sets a new team best for the Falcons this season.

Forbush's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mason Dudley, who shot 67% from the field to rack up 17 points. Hunter Wolfe was another key player, putting up eight points in addition to eight assists and four steals.

Forbush was working as a unit and finished the game with 11 assists. They are 6-3 when they've passed the ball that well.

Mount Airy lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Brett Cooke, who posted 12 points. He also grabbed a steal, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was McKennon Hiatt, who had six points and eight rebounds.

Forbush moved to 9-10 with that victory, which also ended their five-game losing streak. As for Mount Airy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-7 record this season.

Forbush has already played their next matchup, a 63-53 defeat against West Stokes on the 10th. As for Mount Airy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 62-31 loss against North Surry on the 10th.