Hanks's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Bel Air Highlanders out 42-40. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Knights have posted since November 15, 2024.
Hanks' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Daisy Fernandez led the charge by going 8 of 16 on her way to 21 points and six rebounds. Anette Hernandez was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on nine points and 11 boards.
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Hanks smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in ten consecutive matchups.
Hanks is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a massive bump to their 8-11 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.3 points per game. As for Bel Air, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-9.
Hanks and Bel Air should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Texas Rankings. Hanks (ranked 434th) will meet Horizon (ranked 1281st) at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Similarly, Bel Air will face off against Del Valle at 7:30 p.m. on Friday up 683 places (392 vs. 1075).
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