The Harlan Hawks will head out to challenge the O'Connor Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Harlan has given up an average of 53.2 points per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Harlan is headed into the matchup having just suffered their biggest loss since November 22, 2025 on Saturday. They lost 67-41 to Brennan. While losing is never fun, the Hawks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 113th, while the Bears are ranked sixth).
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when O'Connor faced off against Sotomayor on Saturday. The Panthers enjoyed a cozy 77-59 victory over the WILDCATS. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since January 9, 2024, but that streak is no more.
Harlan better keep an eye on Hagen Hurst. He was instrumental in O'Connor's win, dropping a double-double with 30 points and 23 rebounds. The game was Hurst's 20th in a row with at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Ethan Bilyeu, who shot 73% from the field to rack up 26 points.
O'Connor was working as a unit and finished the game with 23 assists. They are 11-4 when they've passed the ball that well.
Harlan's defeat dropped their record down to 15-9. As for O'Connor, their win bumped their record up to 14-12.
Harlan didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against O'Connor in their previous meeting back in December of 2025, but they still walked away with a 46-41 victory. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Hurst, who went 7-for-11 en route to 17 points and six boards. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will the Hawks still be able to contain Hurst? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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