It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but the Velma Jackson Falcons ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They skirted past Nanih Waiya 59-57. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Velma Jackson to victory, but perhaps none more so than J'Ashton Williams, who scored 21 points along with five assists and five steals. Joel Fleming was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with six rebounds and five steals.
The victory makes it two in a row for Velma Jackson and bumps their season record up to 8-10. As for Nanih Waiya, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Velma Jackson will face off against McAdams at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Nanih Waiya, they will head out on the road to face off against French Camp Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. French Camp Academy is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home.
