Flint Academy is 0-6 against Faustina Academy since December of 2023 but things could change on Tuesday. The Flint Academy Falcons will host the Faustina Academy Falcons at 6:30 p.m.
Flint Academy is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 19th straight game dating back to last season last Friday. The game between them and Dallas Academy didn't end well, with Flint Academy falling 50-35. One positive for the Falcons, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Flint Academy's defeat came about despite a quality game from Ben Carlton, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 11 boards. Another player making a difference was Mason Olson, who posted six points in addition to 16 rebounds and four blocks.
Even though they lost, Flint Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with ten assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Faustina Academy strolled past Coram Deo Academy Rhetoric with points to spare last Friday, taking the game 61-45.
Faustina Academy's win came from a few key players Flint Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Marcos Mollo, who dropped a double-double on 26 points and 21 boards. Mollo is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least three every time he's taken the court this season. CJ Agu was another key player, putting up 19 points along with six steals and five rebounds.
Faustina Academy's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Flint Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-8.
Flint Academy was dealt a bruising 51-24 defeat at the hands of Faustina Academy in their previous matchup two weeks ago. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Faustina Academy's Dan Nelson, who earned 21 points and three steals. Now that Flint Academy knows the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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