Hamilton is 0-6 against Colusa since January of 2017 but things could change on Wednesday. Having just played yesterday, the Braves will head out on the road to face off against the RedHawks at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Hamilton took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They enjoyed a cozy 59-40 win over Maxwell. That looming 59-40 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Braves yet this season.
Hamilton relied on the efforts of Case Porter, who posted 22 points and three steals, and Kayden Strong, who put up 13 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals. That makes it nine consecutive games in which Porter has scored at least a third of the Braves' points. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryan Bernhard, who had five points.
Hamilton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. They are 2-1 when they hit their own glass that hard.
Meanwhile, Colusa strolled past Paradise with points to spare on Monday, taking the game 71-55. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the RedHawks.
Hamilton picked up their first home victory, bumping their record up to 3-7. As for Colusa, the win got them back to even at 8-8.
Hamilton couldn't quite finish off Colusa when the teams last played back in December of 2024 and fell 57-55. Thankfully for the Braves, Jace MacKaben (who dropped a double-double with 25 points and 12 boards) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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