The First Flight Nighthawks scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Manteo 86-41 at home. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory First Flight has managed all season.
First Flight found their leader in underclassman Brody Woods, who scored 21 points. Those 21 points set a new season-high mark for him. Another player making a difference was Carson Hahne, who scored 11 points.
First Flight's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-7. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.7 points per game. As for Manteo, their loss dropped their record down to 5-3.
First Flight won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Swansboro at 4:30 p.m. on January 6th. One thing working in Swansboro's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last nine contests. As for Manteo, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Currituck County at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in North Carolina (Currituck County is ranked 323rd, while Manteo is ranked 319th).
