The Fort Walton Beach Vikings's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their fifth straight loss. They were beaten by Rutherford 83-50. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Fort Walton Beach has suffered since December 11, 2023.
Fort Walton Beach's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Justin Lee, who scored 11 points along with three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Lee has scored all season. Kamari Bowers was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with eight rebounds.
Fort Walton Beach has been struggling recently, as they've lost nine of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-15 record this season. As for Rutherford, their win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fort Walton Beach and Crestview will face off at 7:00 p.m. on January 23rd without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. As for Rutherford, they will be playing at home against Godby at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
