Fairmont has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will face off against the West Craven Eagles on Friday. Fairmont has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Fairmont had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They took their game at home on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 57-14 win over Bartlett Yancey. Fairmont has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 15 matchups by 24 points or more this season.
Fairmont got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Taniya Simms out in front who dropped a double-double on ten points and 15 rebounds. Simms is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last 23 games she's played. Niah Smith was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with 11 assists and seven rebounds.
West Craven has not done well against Kinston recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. West Craven snuck past Kinston with a 52-47 win. The victory was just what West Craven needed coming off of a 73-31 loss in their prior matchup.
Fairmont's win was their 26th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 24-3. As for West Craven, their win bumped their record up to 21-3.
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