Having just played yesterday, the Fairley Bulldogs will jump right back in to play the Middleton Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
While Fairley didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They claimed a resounding 84-54 win over First Assembly Christian. The Bulldogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matchups by 25 points or more this season.
Fairley's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alarin Polk, who dropped a triple-double on 14 points, ten assists, and ten steals. Isaiah Grant was another key player, going 10 for 12 on his way to 23 points.
Polk wasn't the only one working in the assists department: Fairley was working as a unit and finished the game with 26 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Middleton challenged McNairy Central last Thursday. Middleton strolled past McNairy Central with points to spare, taking the game 56-42.
Fairley's win bumped their record up to 8-4. As for Middleton, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season.
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