The Rogers City Hurons will square off against the Hillman Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Rogers City will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
While Rogers City didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-15), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They took down Heston Academy 47-33 on Friday.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Hillman challenged Johannesburg-Lewiston on Monday. Hillman claimed a resounding 67-33 victory over Johannesburg-Lewiston. That looming 67-33 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Tigers yet this season.
Hillman's win came from a few key players Rogers City will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Aedan Tucker, who went 6 for 8 on his way to 16 points in addition to five boards and four steals. Those 16 points gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ty Muszynski, who went 7 of 15 on his way to 17 points and six rebounds.
Hillman was working as a unit and finished the game with 22 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Hillman pushed their record up to 5-3 with the win, which was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.2 points per game. As for Rogers City, their victory bumped their record up to 6-1.
Rogers City took a serious blow against Hillman in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, falling 83-47. Thankfully for Rogers City, Trenton Taratuta (who shot 11-for-16 from long range and dropped a double-double on 52 points and 11 boards) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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