The Hilton Cadets posted their biggest victory yet this season on Wednesday. They breezed by Rush-Henrietta on the road to the tune of 84-57. Given Hilton's advantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked 55th, while Rush-Henrietta is ranked 243rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Despite the defeat, Rush-Henrietta saw an underclassman step up: Jalen Taggart scored 21 points along with two steals. Taggart has been hot recently, having posted 15 or more points the last three times he's played.
The win was the third in a row for Hilton, bringing their record for this year to 9-4. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 80.3 points per game. As for Rush-Henrietta, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hilton will face off against Fairport at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Fairport has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 407 points over their last six matchups. As for Rush-Henrietta, they will head out on the road to challenge McQuaid Jesuit at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.
