Basketball Recap: First Flight's Winning Streak Snapped at Seven Games

Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, First Flight couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 71-65 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Spartans. The Nighthawks' loss signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak.

Mason Dobie

Points

03/04/25 @ Southern School of Energy and Sustainability	37
02/28/25 vs E.E. Smith	24
02/25/25 vs Lee County	22
02/18/25 @ Currituck County	50
02/17/25 vs Holmes	20
+ 19 more games

When it comes to explaining why First Flight lost on Tuesday, don't look at Mason Dobie. Despite the final result, he posted 37 points. The matchup was Dobie's 24th in a row with at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Ethan Crowe, who scored nine points.

Southern School of Energy and Sustainability got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jackson Keith out in front who went 11-for-15 on his way to 27 points and eight rebounds. Keith is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in each of the last 19 games he's played. AJ Morman Jr. was another key player, shooting 44% from the field to rack up 19 points and seven assists.

First Flight's defeat dropped their record down to 20-9. As for Southern School of Energy and Sustainability, their win was their 31st straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 28-2.

First Flight does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Southern School of Energy and Sustainability, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 77-42 victory against J.H. Rose on the 7th.