Basketball Recap: Devyn Young Key Part of a Team Effort in Hawks Win

Hay Springs's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They snuck past the Hemingford Bobcats with a 36-30 win. That's more bragging rights for the Hawks, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Hay Springs' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Devyn Young, who posted eight points in addition to 20 rebounds and four blocks. Young is crushing it when it comes to boards: she's pulled down at least eight every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Kya Binger, who had 14 points in addition to five boards and five steals.

Hay Springs' win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Hemingford, they dropped their record down to 1-4 with the defeat, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hay Springs will take on Creek Valley in a holiday battle at at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hay Springs is facing Creek Valley at the right time seeing as Creek Valley is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Hemingford, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Hemingford Bobcats take on the Mitchell Tigers at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hemingford will also cruise into their next match with the timing on their side: Mitchell will have lost three straight heading into Thursday's contest.