From Hawkblog Special Correspondent Portia Ash
In Friday night action on the hardwood, the Boys’ JV beat the Northwood Rangers in their second league match-up with the Rangers on the season. The Hawks’ used a different rotation to start the game welcoming Caleb Willhight and Marcus Knabbs into the starting rotation for the Hawks. The Hawks finished the first quarter leading the Rangers 10-7.
In the second quarter, the Hawks continued to open up the game with good execution of their offense and solid defensive play; holding the Rangers to just two points in the second quarter. Hawks’ fans were treated to really good hustle by the all of the Hawks on defense, but one play that stood out is a sequence in which the Hawks guards worked together to pressure the Rangers. During this sequence, the Rangers' guard found a little breathing room, only to have Danny come around him from behind and steal the ball. If you have been with us a lot this season, you have seen Danny do this a lot; off to the races he went for a layup. The Hawks’ ended the quarter leading the Rangers 27 – 9.
The second half brought with it more of the same from the Hawks and also the opportunity for more Hawks to spend more time on the floor. In the third quarter, the Hawks’ defense again effectively contained the Rangers, allowing the Rangers only three points in the third. The Hawks ended the third quarter on a two pointer by Marcus just off top of the key and led the Rangers 40-12 going into the final quarter of the game.
In the fourth quarter, the Hawks would score seven more points and allowed the Rangers just six points in the final quarter. The Hawks won the game 47-18, and remain undefeated in TAAC play.
Up next the Hawks have “finals week” in the league, facing three league opponents in the span of five days and finishing out TAAC play for the season. Go Hawks!
Scoring
Willhight 14, King 11, Knabbs 7, Okeke 7, Hazimah 4, Collins 2, Woodard 2
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