Recap: Hauser Jets vs. Rising Sun Shiners
The Hauser Jets lost against the Rising Sun Shiners back in November of 2022, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. Hauser took a 54-47 hit to the loss column at the hands of Rising Sun.
Hauser's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Erykah Everroad, who scored 11 points along with 5 rebounds and 3 steals. The matchup was Everroad's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Braelyn Williams, who scored 14 points.
Even though they lost, Hauser were working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rising Sun only posted eight.
Rising Sun had a senior duo take command as Jenna Peelman scored 19 points along with 6 rebounds and 4 steals and Alyssa Simpson dropped a double-double on 20 points and 10 rebounds. That makes it six consecutive games in which Simpson has scored at least 25% of Rising Sun's points. Jaylen Peelman was another key contributor, scoring 6 points along with 5 rebounds.
Hauser has yet to win a matchup at home this season, leaving them with a 2-5 record. As for Rising Sun, their win bumped their record up to 3-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hauser will take on Columbus Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Columbus Christian is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'. As for Rising Sun, they will be playing in front of their home fans against South Dearborn at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. South Dearborn and Rising Sun are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.
