Hagerstown can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Saturday. They strolled past the Cowan Blackhawks with points to spare, taking the game 63-48. That's more bragging rights for the Tigers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Hagerstown's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Landon Lawson, who almost dropped a double-double on 16 points and nine rebounds. Isaac Schmitz was another key player, going 5 for 7 en route to 13 points plus two steals.
When it comes to explaining why Cowan lost, don't look at Luke Garrett. Despite the final result, he almost dropped a double-double on 17 points and nine steals. The dominant performance also gave Garrett a new career-high in threes (three). Another player making a difference was Brody Clifford, who earned seven points.
Hagerstown's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Cowan, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Hagerstown Tigers challenge the Seton Catholic Cardinals at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Cowan, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Tri-Central at 7:30 p.m.
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