Even though the Bolles Bulldogs scored an imposing 57 points on Thursday, the Fleming Island Golden Eagles still came out on top. Fleming Island sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 59-57 win over Bolles. The win made it back-to-back wins for Fleming Island.
Fleming Island's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was George Hamm, who scored 19 points along with two steals. Hamm hasn't dropped below 15 points for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Carson Crawford, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 11 rebounds.
When it comes to explaining why Bolles lost, one person who can't be blamed is Kaden Ferguson. Despite the final result, he scored 22 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. Ferguson has been hot recently, having posted 15 or more points the last three times he's played. CJ Ennis was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with five steals.
Fleming Island now has a winning record of 11-10. As for Bolles, they have not been sharp recently, as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-8 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fleming Island will take on Port St. Lucie at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Port St. Lucie is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road. As for Bolles, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Bishop Kenny at 7:30 p.m. on January 26th.
