Freedom falls to the Phoenix

Freedom High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team vs Rock RIdge High School Varsity Boys Basketball

Last night, the Freedom Varsity Boys Basketball team took on Rock Ridge in a very close game. In the first few minutes of the first quarter, the Eagles were already up 9-6. Junior Lance Johnson completed an easy layup, putting them up 11-6. But then, with three minutes left in the game, the Phoenix tied it up 11-11. But, after a solid 3-pointer from number two, Kyle Skinner, the Eagles were back on a roll, and finished the first quarter up 22-15.

In the second quarter, Rock Ridge started making their comeback. With three minutes left in the second quarter, Freedom was only up by pne point, with a score of 29-28. But, after a couple of missed free throws, the Eagles were down as the half ended, with a score of 32-34. Freedom tried to hold on in the third, making layup after layup, gaining points and catching up to Rock Ridge. In the fourth quarter, senior Yugank Shrestha made a 3-pointer, gaining points and taking over the scoreboard with 53-50. After that, Freedom made a valiant effort, but ended up finishing the game down 61-64.

The varsity boys basketball team plays again on Friday, Jan. 18, against Tuscarora at 7:45 p.m. at Tuscarora High School.

 

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Emily Peacher
Emily Peacher is a Junior at Freedom High School. In her free time, she enjoys painting and playing with dogs.
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