Hardin-Jefferson took care of business in their home opener on Friday (barely). They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Brookeland Wildcats 64-61. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Hawks have posted since December 28, 2023.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Hardin-Jefferson to victory, but perhaps none more so than Will Larson, who went 5 for 12 en route to 16 points. Another player making a difference was Jhavon Williams, who had seven points along with seven rebounds and two steals.
Hardin-Jefferson was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Brookeland only posted ten.
Landon Smith and Cade Morgan certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Smith had 28 points plus eight rebounds, while Morgan dropped a double-double on 14 points and 12 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Zack Beatty, who scored ten points in addition to seven rebounds.
Brookeland's loss ended an eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-1.
Hardin-Jefferson will square off against Vidor at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Brookeland, their road trip will continue as they head out to face West Hardin at 11:45 a.m. on Thursday.
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