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Circleville’s Maddie Blakeman looks for an open teammate vs Fairfield Union- Photo: Aaron Glandon/Litter Media

Fairfield Union Second Half Defense Smothers Circleville Lady Tigers District Title Hopes

February 22, 2025 Mike Smith

Article Presented By Tomlinson Insurance…

Fairfield Union’s second half defensive performance against Circleville in the Division 4 District Championship showed why the Lady Falcons are now (25-0), as they defeated their MSL Buckeye foe 35-22.

Trailing 15-12 at halftime, Fairfield Union continued their relentless pressure defense, forcing 16 of the Lady Tigers 22 turnovers in the second half alone. That same defense also aided the Falcons’ 19-2 scoring run that gave them a 31-17 advantage midway through the final quarter, propelling their winning effort.

Circleville was held scoreless in the third period as Fairfield Union’s 7-0 scoring stanza gave them a 19-15 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Despite the loss, the Lady Tigers’ defense also played well, holding Fairfield Union to only 24% field goal shooting for the game at 10/42- including 5/15 from the three-point arc. The Lady Falcons added 10/18 at the free throw line, committed 16 turnovers and grabbed 20 rebounds.

Ally Thornsley guarded by Taylor Smeck- Photo: Aaron Glandon/Litter Media

Circleville shot 9/28 from the field- including 2/7 from the arc for 32% total. The Tigers added 2/6 at the foul line, committed 22 turnovers (6 in first half), and grabbed 19 rebounds.

Christian Thompson led all players with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Maycee Martindill scored 7 points, Maddie Mitchell and Taylor Smeck each scored 4, and Alexis Leith added 2 points.

Circleville’s Addison Edgington led the Lady Tigers with 8 points and 8 rebounds, as Fairfield Union’s defense did an outstanding job of denying the 6’2 sophomore any easy shots at the bucket. Kaylee West added 6 points, Maddie Blakeman and Jocelyn McLaughlin each scored 3 points, and Mallory McConnell scored 2.

Circleville concludes their season as district runner-up with a (20-5) record. (25-0) Fairfield Union advances to the Zanesville Regional Semi Tuesday (2/25/25) against Indian Creek, who beat West Holmes in the East District Final 43-36.

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