Hitchcock-Tulare is 2-8 against Faulkton since January of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Hitchcock-Tulare Patriots will look to defend their home court against the Faulkton Trojans at 2:15 p.m.
Last Thursday, Hitchcock-Tulare came up short against Sully Buttes and fell 42-33.
Despite their loss, Hitchcock-Tulare saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Cambree Hoekman, who went 6 of 15 on her way to 14 points and seven boards, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Isabel Gilbert, who posted six points and eight rebounds.
Even though they lost, Hitchcock-Tulare smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in four consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Faulkton made easy work of Leola/Frederick on Thursday and carried off a 52-32 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Trojans.
Faulkton's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-5. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.3 points per game. As for Hitchcock-Tulare, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-8.
Hitchcock-Tulare might still be hurting after the 52-31 loss they got from Faulkton when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Will Hitchcock-Tulare have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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