Basketball Game Preview: South Hamilton Hawks vs. St. Edmond Gaels

South Hamilton and St. Edmond are an even 5-5 against one another since December of 2014, but not for long. The South Hamilton Hawks will venture away from home to take on the St. Edmond Gaels at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. South Hamilton has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.

It was a Battle of the Birds when South Hamilton faced off against Saydel on Tuesday. South Hamilton came out on top in a nail-biter against Saydel, sneaking past 42-40. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Hawks as it put an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.

Meanwhile, St. Edmond took their contest on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 53-18 victory over Southeast Valley.

South Hamilton's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for St. Edmond, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.

Everything came up roses for South Hamilton against St. Edmond in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, as the squad secured a 58-19 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for South Hamilton since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.