Hayfork is 8-2 against Tulelake since December of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Hayfork Timberjacks will be playing at home against the Tulelake Honkers at 5:30 p.m. Hayfork has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Hayfork put the finishing touches on their seventh blowout victory of the season on Thursday. They blew past Dunsmuir 75-46 on the road. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win Hayfork has posted against Dunsmuir since January 28, 2020.
Hayfork's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Daniel Kasper led the charge by scoring 16 points along with six rebounds. That's the first time this season that Kasper scored 15 or more points. Another player making a difference was Tatem Wiley, who scored 14 points.
Tulelake can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Surprise Valley with a sharp 55-34 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory Tulelake has posted since December 11, 2023.
Hayfork has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season. As for Tulelake, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-13.
Everything came up roses for Hayfork against Tulelake in their previous meeting two weeks ago as the team secured a 72-36 victory. Will Hayfork repeat their success, or does Tulelake have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.