Basketball Recap: Ronald Willis and Cylin Tate Secure Win for Hutto

By Team Reports Nov 18, 2024, 11:18am

Basketball Recap: Hutto Hippos vs. Hendrickson Hawks

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Hutto had to endure a four-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the Hendrickson Hawks out 40-38. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Hippos have posted since January 30th.

Leading Hutto to victory were Cylin Tate and Ronald Willis. Tate went 7 for 13 en route to 19 points plus five rebounds and two steals, while Willis earned eight points plus nine rebounds. What's more, Willis also racked up four offensive rebounds, the most he's had since back in November of 2023.

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

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hutto will head out to square off against Copperas Cove at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hutto is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 50.2 points per game this season. As for Hendrickson, they will head out on the road to challenge Round Rock at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Round Rock will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Hendrickson surely won't give up without a fight.

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