Iroquois hadn't done well against Harbor Creek recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Iroquois Braves sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 46-44 win over the Harbor Creek Huskies. This was a revenge game for the Braves: when they faced off against the Huskies back in January, they had to take a 65-52 defeat.
Iroquois' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Roman Caporale led the charge by putting up 13 points and eight boards. Another player making a difference was Kellen Burroughs, who posted ten points and seven rebounds.
Iroquois was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Harbor Creek only racked up ten assists.
Harbor Creek's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tucker Chwatek, who almost dropped a double-double on 12 points and nine boards. Chwatek is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games he's played. JT Delsandro was another key player, going 5 of 12 on his way to 12 points.
Iroquois' record now sits at 6-12. As for Harbor Creek, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Iroquois will square off against General McLane at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Harbor Creek, they will face off against Northwestern at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.
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