Basketball Game Preview: Creek Valley Storm vs. Hay Springs Hawks

Creek Valley is 0-3 against Hay Springs since December of 2021 but things could change on Thursday. The Creek Valley Storm will welcome the Hay Springs Hawks at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 61-34, which was the final score in Creek Valley's tilt against Peetz on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Hay Springs is still winless after their matchup against Hemingford on Tuesday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 56-54 heartbreaker at the hands of the Bobcats.

Creek Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Hay Springs, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.

Creek Valley took a serious blow against Hay Springs in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 76-41. Thankfully for Creek Valley, Gage Mintken (who went 6 of 14 on his way to 20 points along with six assists and three steals) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.