A.C. Flora can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. They came out on top against the Butler Bulldogs by a score of 56-48. That's more bragging rights for the Falcons, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
A.C. Flora's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Teonna Draughn led the charge by putting up 13 points and five rebounds. Madison Mickens was another key player, posting 11 points.
Butler's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brooklyn Saunders, who posted 17 points. Saunders is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 16 games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Hannah Moss, who had 11 points and seven rebounds.
A.C. Flora picked up their first home win, bumping their record up to 4-7. As for Butler, with the loss, they broke their nine-game winning streak and moved their record to 9-1.
A.C. Flora will be taking part in a tournament against South Florence at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. South Florence will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something A.C. Flora surely won't give up without a fight. Butler and The Burlington School will compete for holiday cheer at 12:30 p.m. on Monday.
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