Folsom Lake Holds Off Butte in Thrilling Home Victory

In a nail-biting finish, the Folsom Lake Falcons edged the Butte Roadrunners, 77-73, on November 22, 2024. Despite a second-half surge by Butte, the Falcons' balanced scoring and clutch plays sealed the win.

The Falcons jumped out to an 11-point halftime lead, powered by standout performances from Miko Bear, who tallied 17 points and 8 rebounds, and Logan Rexford, contributing 15 points and 6 rebounds. Miles Lake added 15 points, including key buckets late in the game.

Butte's Jessy Maximin dominated with a game-high 22 points and 16 rebounds, while Rashad Samuels hit five threes en route to 17 points. However, the Roadrunners' 18 turnovers proved costly as the Falcons capitalized on key opportunities.

With this victory, the Falcons improve to 3-2, showcasing grit and teamwork to secure the hard-fought win.