Chanhassen, Minn. -- In a non-conference boys basketball matchup held at Chanhassen High School on Friday, January 5, the Farmington Tigers faced an unexpected setback, falling short against the Chaska Hawks with a final score of 71-75. Despite being favored heading into the game, the Tigers were unable to secure the victory. The first half was closely contested, with Farmington trailing Chaska by a single point at 33-34. The Hawks maintained their edge in the second half, outscoring the Tigers 41-38 to secure the win.
Chaska exhibited a slightly higher field goal percentage, shooting at 43.3%, compared to Farmington's 40.8%. The Hawks also displayed a more effective field goal percentage at 51.5%, outperforming the Tigers' 43.0%. Chaska's success beyond the arc contributed significantly to their victory, hitting 11 of 35 three-point attempts, while Farmington managed only 3 of 11. Free throw accuracy favored Chaska as well, with a 75.0% success rate compared to Farmington's 62.5%.
Farmington dominated in points in the paint with 40 compared to Chaska's 32, while Chaska capitalized on transition points (9) and points off turnovers (17). Rebounding proved pivotal, with Farmington securing 18 offensive rebounds against Chaska's 6. The Hawks showcased better ball distribution, recording 14 assists to Farmington's 7.
Individual player performances were notable, with Tyler Beckwith leading the Tigers in scoring with 11 points, closely followed by Jonah Ask with 10. Brandon Hrncir contributed 9 points for Farmington, and Nik Domier showcased efficiency, shooting 5 of 6 from the field. Despite individual efforts, the Tigers couldn't overcome Chaska's collective prowess, resulting in a narrow defeat for Farmington in this non-conference clash.
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