Hinkley lost to Montbello back in February of 2025 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Thunder were dealt a 73-41 defeat at the hands of the Warriors. The Thunder were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-15.
When it comes to explaining why Hinkley lost, don't look at Mading Miakol. Despite the final result, he posted 15 points. Another player making a difference was Qwamarius Lake, who scored nine points.
Montbello found their leader in freshman John Whiteside, who went 11-for-14 en route to 28 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Whiteside has scored all season. Micah Martinez was another key player, shooting 67% from the field to rack up 13 points and six steals.
Hinkley's loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Montbello, they pushed their record up to 7-6 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
Looking ahead, Hinkley will head out on the road to square off against Silver Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Montbello, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Denver North at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Warriors will be up against the Vikings' rather soft defense (which has allowed 61.5 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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