Hazen was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 55-52 heartbreaker at the hands of the Juanita Ravens. The Highlanders were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Ravens earlier this season, when they won 54-49.
Several Highlanders players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Eli Hollander, who went 6 for 7 on his way to 14 points. Another player making a difference was Malik Gilbert, who posted eight points in addition to seven rebounds and six assists.
Even though they lost, Hazen was working as a unit and finished the game with 11 assists. This was only their 12th loss (out of 15 games) when they've passed the ball that well.
Hazen's defeat dropped their record down to 3-17. As for Juanita, they moved to 6-12 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Newport - Bellevue the next time they take the court. Juanita will host Newport - Bellevue at 5:40 p.m. on Friday, while Hazen will head out to face them at 7:45 p.m. on February 4th.
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