The Hanahan Hawks are taking a road trip to challenge the Academic Magnet Raptors at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Academic Magnet took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Hanahan, who comes in off a win.
Hanahan will bounce into Friday's contest after beating Philip Simmons, who they had gone 0-5 against in their five prior meetings. Hanahan had just enough and edged Philip Simmons out 35-32. The Hawks' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Bri Johnsen and Brianna Allen were among the main playmakers for Hanahan as the former went 6 for 11 en route to 14 points plus five rebounds and two steals and the latter posted ten points. Johnsen is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 19 games she's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Academic Magnet's undefeated season came to an end after three games on Wednesday. They were outmatched by Bishop England on the road and fell 57-19. The loss was the Raptors' first of the season.
Defeat or not, Academic Magnet got some senior leadership from Lindsey Griffin and Evie Walldorf. Griffin posted seven points in addition to eight rebounds and four steals, while Walldorf had five points in addition to five steals.
Even though they lost, Academic Magnet smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in six consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Academic Magnet fell to 3-1. As for Hanahan, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Hanahan has crashing the boards this season, having averaged 28.2 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Academic Magnet struggles in that department as they've been averaging 34.8. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Hanahan took their victory against Academic Magnet in their previous matchup back in December of 2023 by a conclusive 42-18. Will Hanahan repeat their success, or does Academic Magnet have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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