Basketball Game Recap: Williamsville North Spartans vs. Cardinal O'Hara Hawks

By Team Reports Dec 22, 2023, 6:51am

Recap: Williamsville North Spartans vs. Cardinal O'Hara Hawks

The Williamsville North Spartans can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Thursday. They came out on top against Cardinal O'Hara by a score of 63-51. Williamsville North's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Despite the loss, Cardinal O'Hara saw an underclassman step up: Cannon Dotson scored 17 points. Gavin Johnson was another key contributor, scoring ten points.

Williamsville North's win bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Cardinal O'Hara, they bumped their record down to 3-5 with that defeat, which was their third straight at home.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Williamsville North will wrap up 2023 with a road trip to face off against Amherst Central at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Cardinal O'Hara will wrap up 2023 with a road trip to face off against Lewis J. Bennett at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in New York (Lewis J. Bennett is ranked 273rd, while Cardinal O'Hara is ranked 261st).