Preview: Deer Trail Eagles vs. Hanover Hornets
Deer Trail is 8-1 against Hanover since February of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Deer Trail Eagles will look to defend their home court against the Hanover Hornets at 5:00 p.m. Hanover took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Deer Trail, who comes in off a win.
Last Saturday, Deer Trail was able to grind out a solid win over Cripple Creek-Victor, taking the game 32-21. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Deer Trail.
Deer Trail got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Ally Hardwick out in front who scored 14 points along with 9 rebounds and 6 steals. Hardwick is absolutely dominating the rebound category: she's posted at least eight every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Megan Donovan, who scored 7 points along with 13 rebounds and 7 blocks.
Meanwhile, Hanover was the victim of a tough 42-17 loss at the hands of Cheraw on Saturday. Hanover has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Deer Trail now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Hanover, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Deer Trail beat Hanover 30-21 when the teams last played back in January. Does Deer Trail have another victory up their sleeve, or will Hanover turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
