Basketball Recap: Laurel Gets the Win

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Previous 3 Games

01/12/26 - Away	54-51 W
02/21/25 - Home	76-50 W
02/20/24 - Away	46-73 L

While Laurel's win against River Hill wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Spartans skirted past the Hawks 54-51. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Spartans have posted since February 3, 2025.

River Hill's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mason Rooths, who went 8-for-17 on his way to 18 points in addition to seven boards and three steals. Rooths is becoming a predictor of the Hawks' success: when he posts at least three steals the team is 4-2 (and 1-5 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Ethan Makode, who shot 55% from the field to rack up 14 points and six rebounds.

The win made it two in a row for Laurel and bumps their season record up to 4-7. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.0 points over those games. As for River Hill, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.

Laurel wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 62-55 loss against Bowie on the 15th. As for River Hill, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 62-51 win against Long Reach on the 14th.