If the Hayfork Timberjacks were feeling good off their 72-36 takedown of the Tulelake Honkers last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Hayfork took a serious blow against Ferndale on Tuesday, falling 65-31. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Hayfork has suffered since December 8, 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Hayfork lost, one person who can't be blamed is Daniel Kasper. Despite the final result, he scored nine points along with seven rebounds and two steals. That's the first time this season that Kasper grabbed two or more steals.
Ferndale found their leader in underclassman Prescott Langer, who scored 18 points. Langer continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Thomas Fergison, who scored ten points.
Hayfork has not been sharp recently, as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-6 record this season. As for Ferndale, their win bumped their record up to 4-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hayfork won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Butte Valley at 7:00 p.m. on January 10th. Butte Valley is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road. As for Ferndale, they will be playing at home against South Fork at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. South Fork presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Ferndale in California (South Fork is ranked 469th, while Ferndale is ranked 1114th).
