Falcons Nest - Jan 12
Falcons winter sports season is in full swing.
Varsity Girls Basketball
O'Neal vs. Berean Baptist Academy Final Score 65-9 W
The Lady Falcons put forth a solid practice effort this week and then demonstrated a commendable performance against Berean Baptist Academy. During the game against BBA, the Falcons exhibited exceptional control and led from the onset all the way to the end. The Falcons ultimately secured a double-digit win.
Looking ahead, their next scheduled game is on January 15th at Northwood Temple, with tip-off set for 5:30 PM.
Varsity Boys Basketball
O’Neal vs. Berean Baptist Academy Final Score 29-72 L
The Falcons hosted a talented Berean Baptist Academy team Wednesday night. The Falcons did a good job hitting shots and rotating on defense for the first quarter. The Falcons got to the free-throw line multiple times and made some runs during the first half. The Falcons struggled with turning the ball over which led to Berean pulling away. The Falcons led in scoring by Boyd Kenny (13pts). Nick Joyce, Gunnar Adams, Brennan Hodges, Max Pashley, Jack Manning and Jordan Cole each contributed to the scorebook as well. The Falcons will look to bounce back strong next week with 3 tough conference games.
The Falcons hosted a talented Berean Baptist Academy team Wednesday night. The Falcons did a good job hitting shots and rotating on defense for the first quarter. The Falcons got to the free-throw line multiple times and made some runs during the first half. The Falcons struggled with turning the ball over which led to Berean pulling away. The Falcons led in scoring by Boyd Kenny (13pts). Nick Joyce, Gunnar Adams, Brennan Hodges, Max Pashley, Jack Manning and Jordan Cole each contributed to the scorebook as well. The Falcons will look to bounce back strong next week with 3 tough conference games.
Middle School A Girls Basketball
O’Neal vs Berean Baptist Academy Final Score 27-22 W
In their first game back after winter break, The O'Neal School's middle school basketball team showcased resilience and teamwork, securing a well-deserved victory against Berean Baptist. The girls demonstrated control throughout the game, maintaining a comfortable lead of 12 points until the 4th quarter. Facing an intensified press from Berean that led to turnovers and easy baskets, O'Neal's team rallied together, facing the adversity head-on. Despite the challenges, the girls stayed composed, refusing to be deterred, and finished strong to secure the win with a final score of 27-22. The game not only highlighted the team's skill on the court but also their ability to overcome challenges and work cohesively as a unit.
Middle School A Boys Basketball
O’Neal vs Thales Academy Final Score 29-66 L
The Falcons were back at home after a long Christmas break. The Falcons hosted the Titans of Thales Academy on Thursday for a hard-fought battle. The Falcons came out with a slow start after the long break. The Titans came out with a strong first quarter, knocking down tough shots and playing great defense. This effort caused a pause in the Falcon scoring. Regrouping after the quarter, the Falcons developed some fight in the second quarter and attempted a comeback. Moving to the second half, the Titans kept their foot on the gas, which ultimately led to a Falcons defeat. Leading the Falcons was Jackson Mullis (12 Points), adding to the bunch were Sam Taylor (8 Points), Grant Sowell (3 Points), Jackson Graves (2 Points), Ford Kuester (2 Points), and Christian Baker (2 Points).
O’Neal vs Berean Baptist Academy 42-38 W
The Falcons were on the road against Berean Baptist for their second game starting the new year. The Falcons were faced with a great Berean basketball team. The Bulldogs came out very strong playing great defense and were exceptional on the offensive side of the ball. This did not phase the Falcons, the team came out red hot to start the game! The Falcons played great defense, team basketball, and an overall strong first half. The clash between the two teams had them neck and neck going into halftime with a score of 21-21. The Falcons carried their technical gameplay over to the second half and led by as much as 10 points going into the fourth quarter. The Falcons would go on to win the contest 42-38. Leading the Falcons in scoring was Ford Kuester (14 Points), following were Sam Taylor (7 Points), Jackson Graves (7 Points), Jackson Mullis (6 Points), Christian Baker (4 Points) and Owen West (2 Points). Seems that the Falcons have dusted off the rustiness from Winter Break and are back in their groove for great basketball in 2024.
Middle School Girls Basketball B Team
O’Neal vs Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill 2-25 L
This week the Lady Falcon B Team faced Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill, experiencing a challenging contest. Despite displaying commendable effort and resilience, the Falcons encountered difficulties converting their efforts into points. The game served as a valuable learning experience, highlighting areas for improvement and offering opportunities for growth as the team continues to refine their skills and strategies throughout the season.
Events Next Week
DAY | DATE | OPPONENT | SPORT | H/A | TIME |
TUE | 1/16/2024 | Northwood Temple | MS GBKB | AWAY | 3:00 PM |
TUE | 1/16/2024 | Northwood Temple | MS BBKB | AWAY | 4:00 PM |
TUE | 1/16/2024 | Northwood Temple | GBKB | AWAY | 5:30 PM |
TUE | 1/16/2024 | Northwood Temple | BBKB | AWAY | 7:00 PM |
WED | 1/17/2024 | Fayetteville Academy | MS GBKB | AWAY | 3:00 PM |
WED | 1/17/2024 | Fayetteville Academy | MS BBKB | AWAY | 4:00 PM |
WED | 1/17/2024 | Sandhills Classical Christian School | MS B Teams | HOME | 3:30 PM |
WED | 1/17/2024 | Sandhills Classical Christian School | MS B Teams | HOME | 4:30 PM |
WED | 1/17/2024 | Trinity Christian | GBKB | HOME | 5:00 PM |
WED | 1/17/2024 | Trinity Christian | VBBKB | HOME | 7:00 PM |
THU | 1/18/2024 | SENIOR DAY - SWIM | SWIM | HOME | 3:45 PM |
THU | 1/18/2024 | Ask Homeschool (Jen organizing) and Fayetteville Christian School | SWIM | HOME | 4:00 PM |
THU | 1/18/2024 | Fayetteville Christian | MS GBKB | AWAY | 4:00 PM |
THU | 1/18/2024 | Fayetteville Christian | MS BBKB | AWAY | 5:15 PM |
FRI | 1/19/2024 | Fayetteville Christian | VBBKB | AWAY | 7:00 PM |
FRI | 1/19/2024 | Fayetteville Christian School | GBKB | AWAY | 5:30 PM |
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