Falcon Boys’ Basketball gained another win this 2019-2020 season over rival Patriots last Tuesday night at First Colonial. They have a few more games before post-season play.

What happened: The boys’ varsity basketball team traveled to FC last Tuesday to defeat them by 10 points. The Falcons held the lead throughout the entire game with strong team efforts. 

COX- 44

FC- 33

Key Players: Seniors Jordan Lewis and Darrien Pratt led the team with scoring, while sophomore Will Bonde played a strong central role. Seniors Tyshaun and Deshaun Creighton contributed to the team’s overall success as well in the guard and forward positions.

Quote: “We played well together, and in the end, it paid off when we defeated FC,” senior Tony Labib said.

Key Moment: The rival teams’ spectators dressed in support of Kobe Bryant’s passing. Cox students and families wore black in honor of Bryant’s Mamba Legacy, and FC’s supporters wore purple and gold for Bryant’s Laker jersey.

Up next: The next game will be on Tuesday, February 11, at Green Run. Girls’ game starts at 5:30 pm, and boys play at 7 pm.