Red Hill hasn't had quite the year their fans were hoping for to this point, but back-to-back wins may be a sign of good things to come. They strolled past Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine with points to spare on Thursday, taking the game 44-28. This was a revenge game for the Salukis: when they faced off against Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine back in December of 2024, they had to take a 47-40 defeat.
Red Hill's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Caitlee Gray, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 14 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Riley Moore, who posted 14 points.
Red Hill smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in three consecutive matchups.
When it comes to explaining why Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine lost, don't look at Genna Kidwell. Despite the final result, she put up ten points in addition to five boards and five steals. Kidwell has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 34 times she's played. Brooke Kintner was another key player, putting up seven points.
Salukis
| 01/23/25 @ Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine | 44-28 |
| 01/21/25 vs Wayne City/Cisne | 45-34 |
| 01/16/25 @ Dugger Union | 42-47 |
| 01/15/25 @ Webber | 38-48 |
| 01/13/25 vs Woodlawn | 17-52 |
Red Hill's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-12. As for Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine, their loss was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 8-12.
Red Hill wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 34-32 victory against Martinsville on the 30th. Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine has also already played their next game, a 64-22 defeat against Marshall on the 28th.
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