Hilldale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were beaten by the Locust Grove Pirates 70-19. The Hornets were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-10.
Locust Grove's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Claire Hooker led the charge by putting up ten points and five steals. Hooker is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed four or more in the last three games she's played. Tatum Stokes was another key player, going 6 for 8 en route to 13 points and six rebounds.
Hilldale's loss dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Locust Grove, the victory was the 16th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 17-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hilldale will take on Catoosa at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Hilldale is facing Catoosa at the right time seeing as Catoosa is stuck on a 12-game losing streak. As for Locust Grove, they will challenge Wagoner at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Locust Grove is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 63.4 points per game this season.
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