After a string of six wins, the Fairview Apaches's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell 47-37 to Ayersville. While losing is never fun, Fairview can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 205th, while Ayersville is ranked 102nd).
Ayersville's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kiersten Manon, who scored 14 points along with seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Taylor Craft, who scored three points along with 11 rebounds and six blocks.
Fairview's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 15-7. As for Ayersville, their win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 21-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fairview will take on Ottawa Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Fairview is facing Ottawa Hills at the right time seeing as Ottawa Hills is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Ayersville, they will be playing at home against Hicksville at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Ayersville's defense has only allowed 29.2 points per game this season, so Hicksville's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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