Federal Way lost against Auburn Mountainview back in December of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Federal Way Eagles took a 49-43 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Auburn Mountainview Lions. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Washington basketball rankings (they are ranked 241st, while the Lions are ranked 115th).
Several Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Mariame Bongono, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 14 boards. Another player making a difference was Jaieunna Kier, who posted eight points and three steals.

Eagles
| 01/28/25 vs Auburn Mountainview | 21 |
| 01/24/25 @ Decatur | 18 |
| 01/25/25 @ Lincoln | 13 |
| 01/18/25 vs Kentlake | 8 |
Even though they lost, Federal Way smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Federal Way has been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 12 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season. As for Auburn Mountainview, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-5.
It'll be a Battle of the Birds when the Federal Way Eagles duke it out with the Kentlake Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Federal Way is facing Kentlake at the right time seeing as Kentlake is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Auburn Mountainview, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Decatur at 7:00 p.m.
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