While it was all tied up 32-32 at halftime, Central was not quite Hillsboro's equal in the second half on Tuesday. They took a 60-52 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hawks. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hawks apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2025.
Hillsboro's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tyson Sutton led the charge by shooting 58% from the field on his way to 18 points. What's more, Sutton also posted an 80% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's achieved since back in February of 2025. Another player making a difference was Colton Hicks, who went 5-for-8 to rack up 12 points along with seven rebounds and three steals.
Central has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season. As for Hillsboro, the win got them back to even at 9-9.
Coming up, Central will face off against Meridian at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Hillsboro, they will venture away from home to challenge Festus at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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