If the Hawthorne Cougars were feeling good off their 51-31 takedown of the Animo Leadership Aztec Eagles on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Hawthorne was beaten by Beverly Hills 81-31 on Monday. Hawthorne was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 46-21.
When it comes to explaining why Hawthorne lost, one person who can't be blamed is Alfredo Ramirez. Despite the final result, he scored 14 points. Fernando Cruz was another key contributor, scoring six points.
Hawthorne's loss dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Beverly Hills, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 7-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hawthorne will play host again and welcome Centennial, where tip off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Centennial comes in still looking for their first win of the season. As for Beverly Hills, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Morningside at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Morningside is hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses.
