The Falls Lake Firebirds pushed their score all the way to 55 on Thursday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell just short of Vance Charter by a score of 58-55. Falls Lake has struggled against Vance Charter recently, as their game on Thursday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Several Firebirds players turned in solid performances, despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Caleb Hawkins, who scored 18 points. Another player making a difference was Logan Crabtree, who scored 16 points.
Falls Lake has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost nine of their last 12 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season. As for Vance Charter, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-6.
Falls Lake will play host again and welcome Raleigh Charter, where tip off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Raleigh Charter is coming into the contest on a five-game losing streak. Vance Charter is on the road again on Tuesday and play against Excelsior Classical Academy at 7:30 p.m. on January 16th.
