There's no place like home for the Osmond/Randolph Hawks, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 57-32 margin over Winside. That looming 57-32 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Osmond/Randolph yet this season.
Osmond/Randolph was led to victory by Logan Lineman and Owen Severson. Lineman scored 12 points, while Severson scored ten points along with six steals. Those six steals set a new season-high mark for him. The team also got some help courtesy of Luke Harder, who scored six points along with seven rebounds.
Despite the defeat, Winside had strong showings from Gavin Schutt, who scored nine points, and Kaden Hunt, who scored eight points along with ten rebounds. That's the first time this season that Hunt pulled down eight or more rebounds.
Osmond/Randolph's win bumped their record up to 2-5. As for Winside, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which bumped their record down to 2-6.
Osmond/Randolph won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Stuart at 4:30 p.m. on December 30, 2023. Stuart is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 59.7 points per game. Winside won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Niobrara/Verdigre at 1:30 p.m. on December 30, 2023. Niobrara/Verdigre is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.
