The Hamilton Bulldogs's found some homefield redemption this week after a tough overtime loss to the Frost Polar Bears on Tuesday. Hamilton narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Itasca 52-50. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory Hamilton has posted yet this season.
Hamilton's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Pierce Summers led the charge by scoring 15 points along with seven rebounds. Jaxon Edwards was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Hamilton pushed their record up to 12-11 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Itasca, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 17-7.
Hamilton will be playing in front of their home fans against Rio Vista at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Rio Vista is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last four games. As for Itasca, they will head out on the road to take on Valley Mills at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Valley Mills has now lost eight straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since December 19.
