Preview: Hankinson Pirates vs. Sargent County Bulldogs
Hankinson is 0-3 against Sargent County since January of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Hankinson Pirates will be playing in front of their home fans against the Sargent County Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Hankinson has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 508 points over their last eight contests.
Hankinson can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent match on Tuesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Enderlin 63-35 on the road. That 28 points margin sets a new team best for Hankinson this season.
Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Sargent County's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They were beaten by Tiospa Zina 73-44. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Sargent County has suffered yet this season.
Hankinson's victory was their eighth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-1. As for Sargent County, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-4.
Hankinson came up short against Sargent County when the teams last played back in March of 2023, falling 73-64. Will Hankinson have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.