The Horizon Hawks came tearing into Wednesday's matchup with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3.8 points) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past Tournament Opponent, posting a 58-22 win on the road. That looming 58-22 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Horizon yet this season.
Horizon's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Zoe Scarborough, who scored eight points. Scarborough has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last five times she's played. Kaitlin Schumann was another key contributor, scoring eight points.
Horizon's win bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Tournament Opponent, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 46-82 record this season.
Horizon won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Liverpool at 2:30 p.m. on December 21st. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in their respective states (Liverpool is ranked 15th in New York, while Horizon is ranked 23rd in Colorado). Tournament Opponent and Dream City Christian National will face off at 4:30 p.m. on December 20th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Dream City Christian National is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.
