Fairfax extended their losing streak to nine on Friday, dropping them down to 5-19. They were beaten by the Woodson Cavaliers 66-38. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 298th, while the Cavaliers are ranked 47th).
Michael Kargbo
| 02/13/26 @ Woodson | 60% |
| 01/20/26 vs Alexandria City | 67% |
| 01/17/26 @ Falls Church | 100% |
| 01/16/26 @ West Springfield | 100% |
Fairfax's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Michael Kargbo, who posted six points and six boards. Kargbo is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 60% in the last four games he's played. Gabe Helmstutler also deserves some recognition as he scored his first points of the season.
As for Woodson, the win (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 18-5. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.2 points over those games.
Woodson was led to victory by Brady Conklin and Ryan Corallo. Conklin went 8-for-13 en route to 17 points and three steals, while Corallo shot 71% from the field on his way to 13 points. Thanks to that strong game, Corallo now owns an excellent 45.6% shooting accuracy. Eyoel Misgnaw was another key player, putting up nine points.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Fairfax is set to challenge their familiar foe West Springfield at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Woodson will face off against rival West Potomac at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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