Stout defense leads to Fairbanks boys basketball win over Mechanicsburg

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January 20, 2025

In the photo to the left, Fairbanks’ Braydon Wiedmann goes up for a block against Mechanicsburg. At the right, FHS’ Holtz Maine gets tangled up with an Indian defender on the low block. The Panthers rolled to a 61-27 victory. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Stout defense leads to Fairbanks boys basketball win over Mechanicsburg

By Tim Miller

There has long been a theory in sports that a fast-paced, high-scoring offense puts fans in the seats at any athletic event.

The flip side, however, is that defense wins games and ultimately, championships.

You can count Fairbanks boys basketball boss Zach Brown as a true believer.

“The identity of o...

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CJ Collins (3) of Marysville goes up for a basket at Hilliard Darby. Collins tallied 21 points during MHS’ loss. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

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Sadie Lucas of Fairbanks dives into the pool to begin a race. The Lady Panthers tallied 19 points during a meet held Thursday at the Union County Family YMCA. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

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By Tim Miller

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