Hardin-Jefferson had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They came out on top against the Brookeland Wildcats by a score of 77-70 on Friday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Hawks also won the last time the pair played back in November of 2024.
Hardin-Jefferson found their leader in sophomore Aiden Price, who shot 42% from the field on his way to 22 points in addition to six boards and six steals. Another player making a difference was Owen Sieve, who went 8-for-18 en route to 18 points and five rebounds.
Hardin-Jefferson smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 33 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 15 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Looking ahead, Hardin-Jefferson will head out to take on Vidor at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Brookeland, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Central Heights at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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