Recap: Far Northeast W Warriors vs. Hinkley Thunderbirds
Sadly, the Far Northeast W Warriors are still looking for their first win of the season after 20 matchups. They took a 63-51 hit to the loss column at the hands of Hinkley on Wednesday. Far Northeast W was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Hinkley apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2023.
Despite the loss, Far Northeast W still got an impressive performance from Devan Womley, who almost dropped a double-double on 20 points and nine rebounds. Another player making a difference was Steve Griffin, who scored ten points along with three steals.
Even though they lost, Far Northeast W smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Far Northeast W's defeat was their sixth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-20. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 50.3 points per game. As for Hinkley, their win bumped their record up to 4-14.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Far Northeast W will take on Northfield at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hinkley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Westminster at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Colorado (Westminster is ranked 218th, while Hinkley is ranked 241st).
