It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Fairfax can now relate to. The game between them and the Franklin Panthers didn't end well, with the Fairfax Lions falling 54-35. The Lions were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2019.
Despite the loss, Fairfax saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Mila Spencer went 7-for-14 on her way to 17 points in addition to six boards and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooklyn Petty-Wright, who posted seven points and six rebounds.
Even though they lost, Fairfax smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in three consecutive contests.
Among those leading the charge was Ashley Medina, who earned 12 points along with seven boards and three steals. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in rebounds. Another player making a difference was Ariana Pinedo, who put up 11 points.
Fairfax has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-10 record this season. The win (which was Franklin's seventh in a row) raised their record to 15-6.
Fairfax does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Franklin, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, an 81-55 defeat against Verdugo Hills on the 21st.
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