Friendly extended their losing streak to eight on Friday, dropping them down to 2-16. They received a blow as they fell 42-26 to the Fairmont Heights Hornets. The Patriots were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hornets apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2025.
Ava Savage
| 02/20/26 @ Fairmont Heights | 3 |
| 02/10/26 @ Oxon Hill | 3 |
| 02/09/26 vs College Park Academy | 2 |
| 02/05/26 vs Chesapeake Math & IT Academy South | 4 |
| 01/22/26 @ Central | 7 |
| 01/20/26 @ Potomac | 9 |
Despite the defeat, Friendly saw an underclassman step up: freshman Ava Savage shot 56% from the field to rack up 14 points and three steals. Savage has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last six times she's played.
As for Fairmont Heights, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 12-6. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 22.5 points on average over those games.
Nevaeh Payne was the offensive standout of the matchup as she posted eight points in addition to nine steals and eight rebounds. Those nine steals gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Caitlyn Dyson, who went 6-for-13 on her way to 13 points and five boards.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Friendly will challenge rival Crossland at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Fairmont Heights is set to face off against their familiar foe Chesapeake Math & IT Academy South at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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