Indian Trail's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. In a tight game that could have gone either way, they made off with a 57-56 victory over the Richland Center Hornets. The win was some much needed relief for the Hawks as it spelled an end to their seven-game losing streak.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Indian Trail to victory, but perhaps none more so than Euphrates Willis, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten boards. Willis is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played. Jack Zeller was another key player, going 5 for 12 on his way to 17 points.
Indian Trail 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 nine offensive rebounds in five consecutive contests.
Hawks
| 01/04/25 @ Richland Center | 57-56 |
| 01/03/25 @ Madison La Follette | 54-100 |
| 12/26/24 vs Westosha Central | 34-67 |
| 12/21/24 @ Neenah | 43-80 |
| 12/19/24 @ Kenosha Tremper | 50-75 |
Indian Trail's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-7. As for Richland Center, their loss dropped their record down to 5-5.
It'll be Battle of the Birds when the Indian Trail Hawks challenge the Racine Case Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Racine Case knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past seven matchups -- so hopefully Indian Trail likes a good challenge. As for Richland Center, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Prairie du Chien at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Richland Center is facing Prairie du Chien at the right time seeing as Prairie du Chien is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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