Wildcats
| 02/07/25 @ Haywood | 65-56 |
| 02/07/25 vs Trinity Christian Academy | 72-69 |
| 01/31/25 @ Bolton | 73-70 |
| 01/28/25 vs Bolivar Central | 62-54 |
| 01/24/25 vs Haywood | 72-51 |
| + 6 more games |
Fayette Ware had already won ten in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 17.5 points) and they went ahead and made it 11 on Friday. They walked away with a 65-56 win over the Haywood Tomcats. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 72-51 two weeks ago.
Fayette Ware's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tacarien Freeman, who went 6 of 12 on his way to 20 points in addition to five assists and five rebounds. Freeman has been hot, having posted 16 or more points the last six times he's played. Another player making a difference was Tarecous Stevens, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 12 boards.
Fayette Ware smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Haywood only pulled down nine offensive rebounds.
Haywood's loss came despite strong showings from Antrell Jones and Jaybyon Snipe. Jones posted 15 points and four steals, while Snipe went 5 for 12 en route to 12 points and five rebounds. What's more, Snipe also racked up two blocks, the most he's had since back in December of 2023. Lekendric Phillips was another key player, putting up 12 points and six boards.
Fayette Ware's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 19-5. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.4 points over those games. As for Haywood, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-12.
Fayette Ware wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 72-69 victory against Trinity Christian Academy on the 8th. As for Haywood, they are taking a road trip to challenge Bolton at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Bolton's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four matchups.
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