Hatley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 54-52 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hamilton Lions. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Tigers have suffered since December 8, 2023.
Hamilton found their leader in sophomore Chris Willis, who posted 27 points. Jayden Troupe was another key player, putting up 14 points.
Hatley's loss dropped their record down to 7-12. As for Hamilton, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
Hatley didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 66-47 defeat against Walnut on the 24th. Hamilton has also already played their next contest, a 47-42 loss against New Site on the 23rd.
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