Basketball Recap: Hempstead Picks Up Fourth Straight Win at Home

Hempstead's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They snuck past the Freeport Red Devils with a 67-61 win. That's more bragging rights for the Tigers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Hempstead pushed their record up to 1-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.0 points per game. As for Freeport, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.

Hempstead will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Freeport at 7:00 p.m. on January 27, 2025. As for Freeport, they will be home for the holidays to greet Hicksville at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Freeport's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three matchups.