Hampton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They had to suffer through a 67-35 loss at the hands of the Shelby-Rising City Huskies. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Hawks of the 62-22 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2024.
| 01/17/25 vs Shelby-Rising City | 3 |
| 01/14/25 vs Deshler | 1 |
| 12/20/24 @ East Butler | 1 |
| 12/12/24 @ Heartland Lutheran | 1 |
| 02/01/24 vs College View Academy | 1 |
Hampton's loss came despite strong showings from Bryce Joseph and Wyatt Dose. Joseph posted nine points, while Dose earned 11 points. The dominant performance also gave Joseph a new career-high in assists (three). Mason Wiens also deserves some recognition as he scored his first point of the season.
Shelby-Rising City's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dalton Pokorney, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 11 boards. Another player making a difference was Noah Thelen, who went 5 of 7 en route to 14 points and three steals.
Hampton's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Shelby-Rising City, their win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-7.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Nebraska Lutheran the next time they take the court. Shelby-Rising City will host Nebraska Lutheran at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, while Hampton will host them at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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