Fannett Metal's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. Couldn't have asked for a better way to wrap up 2024 than the 65-35 stomp they got against the Faith Christian Academy Falcons. That looming 65-35 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Fannett Metal yet this season.
Carter Young and Noah Schafferman certainly did their best on Saturday to avoid the loss. Young posted 16 points and six rebounds, while Schafferman put up 11 points. That was a full 45.7% of Faith Christian Academy's points, marking the fifth time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was JP Harris, who posted eight points and nine boards.
The victory got Fannett Metal back to even at 4-4. As for Faith Christian Academy, they dropped their record down to 1-6 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fannett Metal will square off against Rockwood at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Faith Christian Academy, they will challenge Grace Academy at 6:30 p.m. on January 6, 2025.
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