The Port Huron Red Hawks came into Tuesday's game having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Dakota on Tuesday and snuck past 52-49. The win was all the more spectacular given Port Huron's disadvantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 124th, while Dakota is ranked 26th).
Dakota lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Samone Andrews, who scored 13 points along with seven rebounds and four steals. Andrews is crushing the steal category: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Gabby Brooks-Foster, who scored 13 points along with three steals.
Port Huron's victory bumped their record up to 10-6. As for Dakota, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-3.
Port Huron will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on South Lake at 7:00 p.m. on February 27th. As for Dakota, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Renaissance at 7:00 p.m. on February 27th. Dakota is coming into the matchup with six straight defeats at home, meaning Renaissance will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
