Wilcox-Hildreth lost against Overton back in February of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The game between the Wilcox-Hildreth Falcons and the Overton Eagles didn't end well, with the Wilcox-Hildreth Falcons falling 54-35. The Falcons were down 51-28 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from.
Despite the defeat, Wilcox-Hildreth saw an underclassman step up: freshman Drew Blank posted 14 points and eight rebounds. Another player making a difference was Jacob Beck, who had five points.
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Even though they lost, Wilcox-Hildreth smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.
Wilcox-Hildreth has traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-16 record this season. As for Overton, the win got them back to even at 9-9.
It'll be a Battle of the Birds when the Wilcox-Hildreth Falcons duke it out with the Overton Eagles on February 11th. As for Overton, they will take on Elm Creek in a tournament on Tuesday. Elm Creek knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past three games -- so hopefully Overton likes a good challenge.
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