Faustina Academy is 6-0 against Flint Academy since December of 2023 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Faustina Academy Falcons will face off against the Flint Academy Falcons at 6:30 p.m. Faustina Academy will be strutting in after a victory while Flint Academy will be coming in after a loss.
Last Friday, Faustina Academy strolled past Coram Deo Academy Rhetoric with points to spare, taking the game 61-45.
01/17/25 @ Coram Deo Academy Rhetoric | 7 |
01/14/25 @ Lakewood Presbyterian | 3 |
01/13/25 vs Flint Academy | 3 |
12/12/24 @ Heritage Christian Academy | 4 |
12/10/24 vs Hill County | 8 |
12/02/24 vs Flint Academy | 3 |
Faustina Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Marcos Mollo out in front who dropped a double-double on 26 points and 21 boards. Mollo is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least three every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was CJ Agu, who posted 19 points along with six steals and five rebounds.
Meanwhile, Flint Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch last Friday as the team picked up their 19th straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost to Dallas Academy at home by a 50-35 margin. One positive for the Falcons, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Faustina Academy will have to contain Ben Carlton as he made an impact in Flint Academy's last game. He dropped a double-double on 12 points and 11 boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Olson, who had six points in addition to 16 rebounds and four blocks.
Even though they lost, Flint Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with ten assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Faustina Academy's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Flint Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-8.
Everything came up roses for Faustina Academy against Flint Academy when the teams last played two weeks ago, as the squad secured a 51-24 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Faustina Academy since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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