From Hawkblog Special Correspondent Portia Ash
In a tough match up on Tuesday night, the Boys’ JV suffered their first TAAC loss on the season. The Ottawa Hills Green Bears defeated the Hawks 36-29 in four quarters of good all around play. The Hawks got off to a rough start against the Green Bears. Tenacious defense by Ottawa Hills against our guards and an offensive strategy to pass the ball to the 6’ 3” freshman in the middle and let him shoot, moved Ottawa Hills to an early lead over the Hawks. The Hawks finished the first quarter trailing the Green Bears 6-12.
In the second quarter, the Hawks used a different strategy against the inside play of the Green Bears and experienced a lot of success. They actively defended against the inside pass with two or three people trying to deny the ball and they were able to get their offense going with better management of the ball. This combination, a solid defensive effort that denied the inside pass and when it was made, stole it, and better running of the offense, propelled the Hawks to a 27-21 lead over the Green Bears at the half.
In the third and fourth quarters, the Hawks would only score two points offensively and experienced a lot of turnovers that created offensive opportunities for the Green Bears. In the end the Green Bears prevailed, beating the Hawks 36-29 to end the game.
Overall a tough loss for Hawks’ fans, but a darn good TAAC season for the Boys’ JV.
Up next, one final TAAC game against the Cardinal Stretch Cardinals on Friday. And then a nonconference game on Saturday against North Baltimore will wrap up a busy week for the Hawks.
Scoring – Sorry gentlemen, I did not make it over to the scorers’ table to get the tally for the night. Please forgive
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