The Hinkley Thunder will head out on the road to challenge the Aurora Central Trojans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Hinkley focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up 36 on Wednesday.
Hinkley is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game dating back to last season on Wednesday. They were beaten by Manual 88-33. The Thunder were already down big by the end of the third quarter and they stayed that way after failing to score in the fourth.
Hinkley's loss came about despite a quality game from Malachi Holden, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 14 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Marcus Yarbourough, who earned nine points.
Meanwhile, Aurora Central and DSST: Montview met for a duel on Wednesday where Aurora Central had to take the L. Aurora Central took a 65-47 bruising from DSST: Montview.
Despite the defeat, Aurora Central got top-tier performance from Alejandro (Alex) Flores, who scored 25 points plus five rebounds and four steals. Flores has been hot , having posted three or more steals the last six times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Fikiri Hawazi, who scored six points.
Hinkley's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Aurora Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Hinkley came up short against Aurora Central in their previous matchup back in January, falling 81-68. Can Hinkley avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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