Basketball Recap: Black Hills' Run of Five Straight Victories Now Over

Wolves

Previous 5 Games

12/28/24 vs Onalaska	49-60
12/17/24 vs Hoquiam	70-59
12/14/24 @ Yelm	57-25
12/09/24 vs Elma	54-28
12/06/24 vs Castle Rock	53-39

It was fun while it lasted, but Black Hills's undefeated season came to an end after five games on Saturday. They fell 60-49 to the Onalaska Loggers. The game marked the Wolves' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Black Hills' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kiley McMahon, who posted 21 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals. McMahon is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Natalie Buchanan, who had 12 points and seven rebounds.

Even though they lost, Black Hills smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in seven consecutive matches dating back to last season.

Having lost for the first time this season, Black Hills fell to 5-1. As for Onalaska, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-1.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Black Hills will welcome River Ridge at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Black Hills is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 56.2 points per game this season. As for Onalaska, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Mossyrock at 7:00 p.m. on January 8, 2025.