After flying high against Bolton last Friday, Fayette Ware came back down to earth. The Fayette Ware Wildcats fell to the Haywood Tomcats 52-47. The Wildcats were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Tomcats earlier this season, when they won 52-31.
Morgan Crutcher
| 02/07/25 @ Haywood | 3 |
| 01/31/25 @ Bolton | 10 |
| 01/28/25 vs Bolivar Central | 3 |
| 01/24/25 vs Haywood | 2 |
| 01/21/25 vs Bolton | 5 |
| + 9 more games |
Fayette Ware's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Morgan Crutcher, who posted 18 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. Crutcher is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Ke'Miyah Buggs, who scored ten points in addition to seven boards and five steals.
Even though they lost, Fayette Ware smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in six consecutive matchups.
Haywood's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Camariya Woodland, who almost dropped a double-double with 24 points and nine rebounds. Another player making a difference was Kiara Worles, who put up six points along with ten boards and three steals.
Fayette Ware's loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 12-9. As for Haywood, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten contests, which provided a massive bump to their 12-9 record this season.
Fayette Ware has already played their next game, a 52-41 defeat against Trinity Christian Academy on the 8th. As for Haywood, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 55-27 win against Bolton on the 11th.
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