The Hauser Jets will take on the South Decatur Cougars at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hauser knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four contests -- so hopefully South Decatur likes a good challenge.
Hauser is headed into the match after thoroughly thrashing Oldenburg Academy: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Hauser blew Oldenburg Academy out of the water with a 68-34 final score. The Jets have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten games by 21 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, South Decatur suffered their biggest defeat since December 21, 2024 on Saturday. They came up short against Greensburg, falling 65-40.
Hauser will have to contain Drake Scaggs as he made an impact in South Decatur's last game. He went 6 for 12 on his way to 16 points along with six rebounds and five assists. Another player making a difference was Lucas Ballard, who went 5 of 8 en route to 10 points.
South Decatur has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.8 points per game. As for Hauser, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-2 record this season.
Hauser took their win against South Decatur when the teams last played back in January of 2024 by a conclusive 77-51. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was South Decatur's Jacob Scruggs, who posted 25 points. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Hauser to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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