If Hancock was riding high fresh off their 78-52 takedown of Bishop Walsh last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Hancock Panthers came up short against the Union Tigers on Tuesday, falling 63-37. The matchup marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Tucker Welch
| 02/18/25 vs Union | 4 |
| 02/13/25 vs Bishop Walsh | 1 |
| 02/07/25 @ Hyndman Charter School | 2 |
| 02/04/25 vs Fannett Metal | 3 |
| 01/31/25 @ Union | 1 |
| + 10 more games |
Despite the defeat, Hancock had strong showings from Tucker Welch, who posted ten points in addition to five assists and four steals, and Colton Welch, who earned 15 points. That's the most steals Tucker has posted since back in January of 2024. Ethan Hill was another key player, putting up six points.
Union's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Hunter Gaither, who dropped a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Union is 3-1 when Gaither posts eight or more boards, but 4-6 otherwise. Johnny Willis also deserves some recognition as he grabbed his first steal of the season.
Hancock's loss dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Union, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-7.
Coming up, Hancock will face off against Berkeley Springs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Union, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 65-47 victory against Paw Paw on the 19th.
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