Northwest extended their losing streak to six on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-11. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 72-70 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hillsboro Hawks. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 443rd, while the Hawks are ranked 189th).
As for Hillsboro, they now have a winning record of 12-11. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since December 13, 2024.
Cooper McGrath was his usual excellent self, shooting 4-for-7 from long range and dropping a double-double with 20 points and ten assists. Those ten assists gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Karson Campbell, who shot 89% from the field on his way to 17 points and five boards.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Northwest will venture away from home to square off against St. Clair at 7:00 p.m. on the 25th. As for Hillsboro, they will head out to face off against Perryville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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