Freeman easily dispatched Royal on Friday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The Golden Eagles fell just short of the Stafford Spartans by a score of 37-34 on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Spartans earlier this season, when they won 37-36.
Despite the defeat, Freeman saw an underclassman step up: freshman Victoria Jackson posted eight points and four steals. Nyema Chesney was another key player, putting up ten points and three steals.
Freeman's loss dropped their record down to 14-16. As for Stafford, their win bumped their record up to 18-13.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Freeman will take on Smithville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Stafford, they will challenge Sealy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Spartans surely won't give up without a fight.
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