Fairmont Heights hadn't done well against Friendly recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Hornets strolled past the Patriots with points to spare, taking the game 42-26. Winning may never get old, but the Hornets sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Nevaeh Payne
| 02/20/26 vs Friendly | 9 |
| 01/08/26 @ Central | 5 |
| 12/16/25 @ Potomac | 5 |
| 01/22/26 vs Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North | 4 |
| 12/09/25 vs Northwestern | 4 |
Among those leading the charge was Nevaeh Payne, who posted eight points in addition to nine steals and eight rebounds. Those nine steals gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Caitlyn Dyson, who shot 46% from the field to rack up 13 points and five boards.
Fairmont Heights smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 19 offensive boards in four consecutive games.
Despite the loss, Friendly saw an underclassman step up: freshman Ava Savage went 5-for-9 on her way to 14 points and three steals. Savage is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last six games she's played.
Fairmont Heights' record now sits at 12-6. As for Friendly, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 11 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-16 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Fairmont Heights is set to face off against their familiar foe Chesapeake Math & IT Academy South at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Friendly will challenge rival Crossland at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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