Fountain Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They received a blow as they fell 52-35 to the Western Boone Stars. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Stars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Fountain Central's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ayden Batchlor, who posted 12 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Dodson, who had six points and five steals.
Western Boone's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Marcus Fortner led the charge by going 5-for-8 on his way to 16 points. Thanks to that strong game, Fortner now owns an excellent 45.7% field goal percentage. Another player making a difference was Quinn Westerfeld, who went 7-for-14 en route to 16 points.
Fountain Central's loss dropped their record down to 5-17. As for Western Boone, the victory snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 8-14 record.
Fountain Central and Western Boone's could be walking into a shootout. Fountain Central allows their opponents to put quite a few scores each game. Western Boone allows their opponents to put quite a few scores each game.
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