Basketball Recap: Hamilton Heights Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Connersville, Hamilton Heights was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They strolled past the Logansport Berries with points to spare, taking the game 50-35. The victory was some much needed relief for the Huskies as it spelled an end to their ten-game losing streak dating back to last season.

Hamilton Heights' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Presley Cherry, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten steals. The dominant performance gave Cherry a new career-high in points. Katie Brown was another key player, putting up 15 points along with seven boards and six steals.

Logansport's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kellen Cripe, who posted 16 points and six steals. Cripe continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Golda Kitchell, who put up seven points in addition to three steals and three blocks.

Hamilton Heights' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-9. As for Logansport, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.

Hamilton Heights wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 41-39 win against West Lafayette on the 14th. As for Logansport, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 49-6 defeat against LaVille on the 14th.