The Peru Nighthawks came into Thursday's contest having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They snuck past Ticonderoga with a 38-34 win on Thursday. That's another feather in the cap for Peru, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.
Leading Peru to victory were Hunter Eagle and Trenton Taylor. Eagle scored 11 points, while Taylor scored 14 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Taylor has scored all season.
Peru's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-14. As for Ticonderoga, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Peru will take on Saranac at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Ticonderoga, they will be playing at home against AuSable Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. AuSable Valley is coming into the game with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Ticonderoga will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
