From Hawkblog special correspondent Portia Ash.
After taking care of business in the classroom for finals week, the boys' JV returned to the hardwood on Saturday night and faced the Toledo Christian Eagles in one of their best played games of the season. The Hawks welcomed Caleb Willhight into the line up for the first time this season and beat the Eagles 43-29 with really great play on both ends of the floor.
The Hawks came out strong and ready to play in the first quarter. Good execution of their offense and tenacious defense bolstered the Hawks to a 20-4 lead over the Eagles by the end of the first quarter. The crowd was treated to great all around play by the Hawks - great passing, solid play in the post, good guard play, and solid defensive play that held the Eagles to 4 points in the quarter.
In the second quarter, the Hawks' offense cooled off a bit as they would only find the basket once, scoring just two points in the quarter. However, their defensive intensity continued as they held the Eagles to just two points in the quarter. The Hawks ended the first half leading the Eagles 22-6.
The third quarter brought with it more of the same from the Hawks; good defense created a few fast break opportunities and contained the Eagles, great passing and good execution of the offense enabled players to knock down shots. The Hawks ended the third quarter leading the Eagles 34-15.
In the final quarter of the game, the momentum stayed with the Hawks and their solid performance continued. Great passing, solid play in the post and by the guards and great defense were the keys to the game for the Hawks.
Hawks fans were treated to sound basketball and another great effort by the entire team. We hope the same focus and tenacity will be reflected in all of your grades on final exams as well!
Up next, the Hawks welcome the Ottawa Hills Green Bears to campus on Tuesday night for their second TAAC matchup against the Green Bears on the season. Go Hawks!
Scoring - Okeke 10, Collins 9, Hazimah 7, King 6, Knabbs 6, Willhight 3, Woodard 2
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