Falmouth Academy is on a six-game streak of home wins, while Avon is on a five-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Falmouth Academy Mariners will take on the Avon Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Falmouth Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Falmouth Academy was handed a two-point loss in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Rising Tide on Friday. Falmouth Academy blew past Rising Tide, posting a 57-23 victory on the road. That 34 points margin sets a new team best for Falmouth Academy this season.
Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Avon ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. In a tight contest that could have gone either way, they made off with a 62-61 victory over Upper Cape Cod RVT. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Josiah Guerrier was his usual excellent self, scoring 14 points along with nine rebounds and seven blocks. He is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last six games he's played. Thomas Edwards was another key contributor, scoring 14 points along with six rebounds.
Falmouth Academy now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Avon, their win bumped their record up to 10-0.
Falmouth Academy might still be hurting after the 56-36 loss they got from Avon in their previous meeting back in December of 2023. Will Falmouth Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
