If First Flight was riding high fresh off their 56-31 takedown of Manteo last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The First Flight Nighthawks fell to the Currituck County Knights 58-53. The Nighthawks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why First Flight lost on Thursday, don't look at Maddy Beatson. Despite the final result, she almost dropped a double-double on 29 points and nine steals. Beatson is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 17 games she's played dating back to last season. Abby Miles was another key player, putting up 15 points and seven boards.
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Even though they lost, First Flight smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in 34 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Currituck County got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Savannah Banks out in front who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 13 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Arianna White, who went 6 of 10 on her way to 17 points and six boards.
First Flight's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-2. As for Currituck County, they pushed their record up to 13-4 with the victory, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season.
First Flight didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 57-18 win against Camden County on the 31st. Currituck County has also already played their next contest, a 56-35 victory against Manteo on the 31st.
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