It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Hardaway Hawks had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They snuck past the Golden Bears with a 59-53 win. Winning may never get old, but Hardaway sure is getting used to it with their 23rd in a row.
Hardaway got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Akilah Shelton out in front who dropped a double-double on 18 points and ten rebounds. Shelton is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last ten games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Mikayla Johnson, who scored 21 points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Hardaway pushed their record up to 26-4 with that victory, which was their 21st straight at home dating back to last season. They've been dominating during the games in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 35.3 points. As for Holy Innocents Episcopal, their loss ended a 18-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 24-7.
Hardaway will take on North Oconee at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in North Oconee's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last nine matches. Holy Innocents Episcopal does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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