The Cooperstown Hawkeyes entered their tilt with the Richfield Springs Central Indians with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. Cooperstown really took it to Richfield Springs Central for the full four quarters, racking up a 68-39 victory at home. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Cooperstown has managed all season.
It was another big night for Charlie Lambert, who scored 40 points along with six rebounds and four steals. That makes it nine consecutive games in which he has scored at least 25% of Cooperstown's points. Another player making a difference was Cooper Bradley, who scored five points along with eight rebounds and three blocks.
Cooperstown pushed their record up to 6-3 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 70.0 points per game. As for Richfield Springs Central, their loss dropped their record down to 5-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cooperstown will play host again and welcome Morrisville-Eaton/Hamilton, where tip off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on January 4, 2024. As for Richfield Springs Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Edmeston Central at 6:00 p.m. on January 5, 2024.
