Hay Springs is 1-8 against Gordon-Rushville since January of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Hay Springs Hawks will be playing in front of their home fans against the Gordon-Rushville Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. Hay Springs knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past five contests -- so hopefully Gordon-Rushville likes a good challenge.
Last Saturday, Hay Springs got the win against Leyton by a conclusive 66-44.
Hay Springs' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dylan Young, who dropped a double-double on 24 points and ten boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaron Dahlgren, who shot 4-for-6 from long range and dropped a double-double on 21 points and 12 boards.
Meanwhile, Gordon-Rushville had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 50-37 victory over Bayard on Saturday. That looming 50-37 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Mustangs yet this season.
Hay Springs better keep an eye on Daniel Martins. He was instrumental in Gordon-Rushville's win, almost dropping a triple-double on 17 points, 11 boards, and nine steals. Another player making a difference was Braylon Holston, who went 5 of 7 on his way to 11 points in addition to six rebounds and four steals.
Hay Springs now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Gordon-Rushville, their win bumped their record up to 3-6.
This contest is shaping up to be a blowout: Hay Springs hasn't had any problem running up the score this season, having averaged 55.8 points per game. It's a different story for Gordon-Rushville, though, as they've been averaging only 39 points. The only thing between Hay Springs and another offensive beatdown is Gordon-Rushville. Will they be able to keep them contained?
Everything came up roses for Hay Springs against Gordon-Rushville in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, as the team secured a 69-33 victory. Does Hay Springs have another victory up their sleeve, or will Gordon-Rushville turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
