Hickory Flat couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They had to suffer through a 75-45 loss at the hands of the Houlka Wildcats. The Rebels have struggled against the Wildcats recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Leading Houlka to victory were Elijah Foster and Tyler Winter. Foster dropped a double-double on 19 points and ten rebounds, while Winter went 5 for 9 en route to 13 points plus six rebounds and two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Jerome Staton, who went 5 for 9 en route to 13 points plus two steals.
Houlka's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hickory Flat will square off against Falkner at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Houlka, they will head out to challenge Aberdeen at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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