Basketball Recap: Hemingford's Luck Changes for the Better on Saturday

Bobcats

Team Score

12/14/24 vs Oelrichs	62
12/07/24 vs Hyannis	34
12/06/24 @ Gordon-Rushville	30
12/13/24 @ Bridgeport	7

Hemingford came into Saturday's matchup having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They enjoyed a cozy 62-43 victory over the Oelrichs Tigers on Saturday. The Bobcats' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Hemingford's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kylie Kumpf, who posted 11 points and six rebounds. Another player making a difference was Bailey Sellman, who earned ten points along with eight rebounds and four steals.

Hemingford was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

Hemingford's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Oelrichs, they now have a losing record at 1-2.

Hemingford didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 36-30 defeat against Hay Springs on the 17th. Oelrichs has also already played their next contest, a 50-29 win against Crazy Horse on the 18th.