Basketball Recap: First Flight Picks Up 20th Consecutive Victory

Nighthawks

Previous Games

02/28/26 vs Uwharrie Charter Academy	71-60
02/26/26 vs West Craven	68-38
02/20/26 vs Currituck County	47-44
02/18/26 vs Martin County	57-37
02/12/26 vs Currituck County	63-58
+ 15 more games

It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but First Flight had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They came out on top against the Uwharrie Charter Academy Eagles by a score of 71-60. The win was familiar territory for the Nighthawks, who have now won 20 games in a row.

First Flight got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Maddy Beatson out in front who posted 23 points and seven steals. Beatson is becoming a predictor of the Nighthawks' success: when she posts at least three steals the team is undefeated (and 1-2 when she doesn't). Abby Miles was another key player, going 6-for-8 on her way to 20 points in addition to six boards and five assists.

First Flight was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. They are a perfect 19-0 when they've passed the ball that well.

Uwharrie Charter Academy lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Nevaeh Staples, who shot 41% from the field to rack up 17 points and seven rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Lainey Thomas, who went 6-for-12 en route to 18 points and six assists.

First Flight's record now sits at 20-2. As for Uwharrie Charter Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 21-7.

Looking ahead, First Flight will host Clinton at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Uwharrie Charter Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.