Myrtle's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Water Valley Blue Devils 50-47. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Hawks have posted since December 13, 2024.
Hawks
| 01/13/26 @ Water Valley | 50-47 |
| 01/08/26 @ West Union | 56-36 |
| 01/06/26 @ Strayhorn | 59-10 |
Myrtle's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-9. The road victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.0 points over those games. As for Water Valley, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Myrtle will square off against Biggersville at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions have been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Water Valley, they will take on East Union at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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