Hubbard scored the most points they've had all season on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough. They fell 80-71 to the Blooming Grove Lions. The Jaguars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lions apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Despite the loss, Hubbard still got an impressive performance from Anthony Weverka, who dropped a double-double on 33 points and 13 rebounds. With that strong performance, Weverka is now averaging an impressive 17.8 points per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Keyvonyai Hawthorne, who scored four points plus 14 rebounds and seven assists.
Even though they lost, Hubbard smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.
Blooming Grove was led to victory by Kam Mize and Kegan Hurford. Mize went 7 for 17 en route to 18 points plus seven rebounds and six assists, while Hurford went 9 for 21 en route to 28 points plus four steals. Braydon Reed was another key player, going 6 for 8 en route to 12 points plus five rebounds.
Hubbard's record now sits at 1-4. As for Blooming Grove, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Hubbard will square off against Hamilton at 2:20 p.m. on Thursday. As for Blooming Grove, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Blooming Grove Lions face off against the Hubbard Jaguars at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday.
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