Hiawatha was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost to the St. Marys Bears at home by a 59-43 margin. The matchup was a 27-27 toss-up at halftime, but the Red Hawks couldn't quite close it out.
Despite the defeat, Hiawatha had strong showings from Kylie Nelson, who posted 18 points and three steals, and Kenzie Nelson, who went 5-for-8 on her way to 10 points and eight boards. Alija Contreras was another key player, putting up eight points.
Hiawatha's loss dropped their record down to 8-8. As for St. Marys, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hiawatha will venture away from home to face off against Sabetha at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for St. Marys, they will head out to take on Riley County on Tuesday. Riley County will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something St. Marys surely won't give up without a fight.
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