Maxwell entered their match against Hamilton on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Maxwell Panthers fell 42-31 to the Hamilton Braves. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Panthers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 60-39 back in December of 2024.
Tanner Vierra and Macklin Kuska certainly did their best on Tuesday to avoid the loss. Vierra posted six points along with six steals and five boards, while Kuska put up two points in addition to ten rebounds and three blocks. Maxwell is undefeated when Vierra posts three or more steals, but 0-3 otherwise.
Leading Hamilton to victory were Kayden Strong and Caden Stickney. Strong had 12 points in addition to eight boards and seven steals, while Stickney earned 11 points and five steals. That's the most steals Strong has posted since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Case Porter, who scored ten points and seven rebounds.
Maxwell's loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-3. As for Hamilton, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Maxwell will venture away from home to take on Williams at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Hamilton, they will host Biggs at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Biggs will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Hamilton surely won't give up without a fight.
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