The Hoquiam Grizzlies will take on the Elma Eagles at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Friday, Hoquiam lost to Tenino on the road by a 57-41 margin. The defeat continues a trend for the Grizzlies in their matchups with the Beavers: they've now lost three in a row.
Meanwhile, Elma came up short against Tenino on Wednesday and fell 56-49. While the Eagles didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Beavers 13-6 in the first quarter.
Hoquiam will need focus on slowing down Isaac McGaffey, one of several Elma players who made an impact when they last played. He posted ten points along with seven rebounds and four steals. McGaffey has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last six times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Traden Carter, who put up 14 points and three steals.
Elma's loss dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Hoquiam, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-8.
Hoquiam came up short against Elma in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, falling 60-49. Will Hoquiam have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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