Fairfield had to endure an eight-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Middletown Middies on Wednesday, sneaking past 42-40. For the Indians, this counts as revenge for the 53-41 victory the Middies walked away with the last time they faced one another back in February of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Middletown lost, don't look at Leila Johnson. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 15 points and 14 rebounds. Johnson is trending in the right direction considering she's improved her point production for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Jamia Jones, who posted eight points along with 12 boards and four blocks.
Indians
| 01/29/25 @ Middletown | 42-40 |
| 01/25/25 @ Colerain | 37-48 |
| 01/22/25 vs Sycamore | 45-58 |
| 01/17/25 @ Princeton | 19-58 |
| 01/15/25 @ Mason | 30-61 |
Fairfield's win ended a 14-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-15. As for Middletown, they dropped their record down to 6-12 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home.
Fairfield and Middletown could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Ohio Rankings. Fairfield will face off against Lakota East at 1:45 p.m. on Saturday down 322 places (381 vs. 59). Meanwhile, Middletown (ranked 348th) will meet Mason (ranked sixth) at 1:45 p.m. on Saturday.
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