Flames open district with interesting victory

  • Flames junior Malachi Blackington makes a determined drive to the basket against the Summit Christian Academy defense on Tuesday, Jan. 12. Nathan Hendrix/The Highlander
    Flames junior Malachi Blackington makes a determined drive to the basket against the Summit Christian Academy defense on Tuesday, Jan. 12. Nathan Hendrix/The Highlander
The Faith Academy Flames moved to 1-0 in district play with a 60-22 victory over Summit Christian Academy on Tuesday night at home. In a match unlike any other, fans got to witness some of the more obscure rules of TAPPS basketball, especially in the pandemic era, play out on the court. The Eagles were missing several players due to “quarantine” and had only five players suit up for the game…

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