Basketball Recap: Jimmy Huntington Hustlers vs. Cook Inlet Academy Eagles
The Jimmy Huntington Hustlers's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their seventh straight loss dating back to last season. They took a serious blow against Cook Inlet Academy, falling 82-46. Jimmy Huntington was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 49-26.
Cook Inlet Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alek McGarry, who scored 30 points. That makes it three consecutive games in which McGarry has scored at least a third of Cook Inlet Academy's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Ian McGarry, who scored 26 points.
Jimmy Huntington's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Cook Inlet Academy, the victory (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 12-2.
Jimmy Huntington does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Cook Inlet Academy won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against the Angels at 8:00 p.m. on February 3rd. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Alaska (Bristol Bay is ranked 60th, while the Eagles are ranked 43rd).
