Falkner is 0-10 against Blue Mountain since February of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Falkner Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Blue Mountain Cougars at 6:00 p.m. Blue Mountain took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Falkner, who comes in off a win.
Last Tuesday, Falkner strolled past Byers with points to spare, taking the game 51-37.
Falkner's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Taylor Garner, who went 10 for 18 en route to 22 points plus five rebounds and four steals. Garner has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. Ella Mauney was another key player, posting 12 points plus three steals.
Falkner smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in five consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Blue Mountain was not able to break out of their rough patch last Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were outmatched by Thrasher on the road and fell 63-29. The matchup marked the Cougars' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Blue Mountain's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Falkner, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Falkner took a serious blow against Blue Mountain when the teams last played back in December of 2023, falling 58-22. Will Falkner have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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