Basketball Recap: Matthew Dickens Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Hardin Valley Academy

Admirals

Margin (Wins)

02/04/26 vs Concord Christian	50
11/25/25 vs First Baptist Academy	44
12/19/25 vs Scott	37
11/22/25 vs Lakeway Christian Academy	33
01/30/26 @ Rhea County	28

Farragut won the last time they faced Hardin Valley Academy and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Admirals blew past the Hawks 72-49. The Admirals have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 13 contests by 20 points or more this season.

Farragut's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Matthew Dickens, who went 6-for-7 en route to 17 points. Reid Vining was another key player, shooting 67% from the field on his way to 13 points and eight rebounds.

Farragut was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. They are 23-7 when they've passed the ball that well.

The win made it two in a row for Farragut and bumps their season record up to 24-10. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.5 points over those games. As for Hardin Valley Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 18-16 record this season.

Farragut will take on Bearden in a tournament on Thursday. The Admirals will need to watch out since the Bulldogs have now posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. Hardin Valley Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.