After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Northville, Hartford Central was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They really took it to the Fort Ann Cardinals for the full four quarters, racking up a 70-33 victory. The Tanagers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven contests by 24 points or more this season.
Hartford Central got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Audrey Fiske out in front who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 22 rebounds. Those 22 boards gave Fiske a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Mckenzie Johnson, who posted 32 points along with six rebounds and four steals.
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Hartford Central smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 38 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Hartford Central has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.8 points per game. As for Fort Ann, they dropped their record down to 1-10 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hartford Central will welcome Granville at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Fort Ann, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Warrensburg at 7:00 p.m.
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