BREAKING: The Farmington Knights mounted a thrilling comeback to defeat the Hazelwood West Wildcats 64-58 in a nail-biting girls basketball matchup on Wednesday night. After trailing by as much as 12 points, Farmington showcased resilience and skill, erasing the deficit in a dramatic fourth quarter.
Madison Clay starred for the Knights, scoring 11 of her 18 points in the final stretch, while Kate Jenkerson assisted with crucial plays that changed the momentum of the game. The Knights improved to 3-0 this season, demonstrating their determination to avenge last year’s loss to the Wildcats.
Farmington struggled initially, falling behind 20-8 after a lackluster first quarter. However, they tightened their defense, limiting Hazelwood West to just seven points in both the second and third quarters. The Wildcats, led by standout Jamiah Herring, who scored 31 points overall, saw their early lead evaporate as Farmington surged back.
Jenkerson’s timely assists and Lila Roth’s contribution of 15 points were pivotal as the Knights took control in the fourth quarter, leading at one point by as much as 11 points before sealing their victory.
In a closely contested battle, Hazelwood West struggled from the field, finishing with a free throw rate of 21-of-25, compared to Farmington’s 19-of-33. Despite Herring’s valiant effort, including a flawless 15-of-15 from the charity stripe, the Wildcats fell to 0-2 this season.
As the season progresses, all eyes will be on the Knights as they seek to build on this momentum. Their next matchup promises to be just as intense as they aim to maintain their undefeated streak.
Stay tuned for updates on Farmington’s journey in the league and more thrilling developments from the world of high school basketball.
