Strong 2nd-half defense pads FHS boys district lead
January 20, 2022 by
Driving baseline is Ryan Neal, Farragut senior guard, as the Admirals hosted District 4-4A rival Maryville Tuesday, Jan. 11, in Lynn E. Sexton Gymnasium. Following a comfortable victory against the Red Rebels, FHS used a strong second half to roar past district rival Hardin Valley at HVA 62-40 Thursday, Jan. 13. Starting the week as 4-4A leader at 3--0 (13-5 overall), Farragut recovered from a 15-5 deficit after one quarter versus the Hawks, and were trailing 22-20 at halftime before defense — and a 25-point third period — told the story. “It was defensive intensity,” said Neal, who led the Ads in scoring with a game-high 24, followed closely by junior wing/post Dallas Carbaugh’s 20. “I think the reason we’re winning is we’ve really bought in to offensive rebounding, creating for others and all-around effort,” Carbaugh said. Nick Lakonis led the Hawks in scoring with 11. “We didn’t handle their physicality. They did a wonderful job defensively,” HVA head coach Shane Wells said.
FHS photos courtesy of Carlos Reveiz/crfoto.com
