The Dixie Flyers lost against the Kirtland Central Broncos back in December of 2022, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. Dixie fell 60-51 to Kirtland Central.
Dixie's loss came despite strong showings from Kealah Faumuina and Hali Smith. Faumuina dropped a double-double on 27 points and 10 rebounds, while Smith scored 13 points along with 7 rebounds and 5 steals. Faumuina scored a full 52.9% of Dixie's points, the second time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was jaycee bundy, who scored 6 points.
Dixie's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Kirtland Central, the victory makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dixie will square off against Moapa Valley at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Kirtland Central, they will head out on the road to face off against Page at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Page is coming into the contest hot, having won their last three games.
