On January 24th the FHN boys varsity basketball team will travel to FHC to take on the spartans, The knight are going into the game 8-3, while the spartans stand at 7-6. In the last five years the teams are split at 3 wins apiece. This is more than just any other game.
“I think it will be a close game but we will come out victorious,” senior forward Josh Carpenter said, “We need to play good defense and move the ball around on offense.”
The central game is always an important game not only because their are school rival, this is also a conference game that could affect the Knights rank compared to the rest of the teams in their conference.
“Its Central, we know all of them, they know all of us, were all friends.” senior guard Austin Knott said, “I think it will be a close game all four quarters.”
The team has been preparing themselves by focusing on their original game plan since the beginning of the season. The Knights have already excelled last years win total, so what have they done to have a turnaround season and carry that into their next game?
“Are goal from the beginning of the season was for everyone to play their best and work hard, I feel like every game we’ve gotten better.” Head coach Darrell Davis said. “ We need to play hard, play good defense and spread the ball around so everyone can get involved.”