Hoover's game on Tuesday was all tied up 26-26 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They fell just short of the McKinley Bulldogs by a score of 59-56. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Vikings have suffered since December 8, 2023.
McKinley's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Anthony Chavers led the charge by going 7 for 11 en route to 19 points and six boards. Chavers' evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Reed Sims Jr, who went 6 of 12 on his way to 17 points and five rebounds.
Hoover's defeat dropped their record down to 14-7. As for McKinley, they pushed their record up to 15-5 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hoover will host Washington at 7:00 p.m. on February 18th. As for McKinley, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Archbishop Hoban at 6:45 p.m. McKinley is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 66.5 points per game this season.
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