On Saturday, the Jimmy Huntington Hustlers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 67-64 victory over the Walter Northway Warriors. That's two games straight that the Hustlers have won by exactly three points.
02/15/25 vs Walter Northway | 7 |
02/15/25 vs Non Varsity Tournament Opponent | 1 |
02/07/25 vs Non Varsity Tournament Opponent | 1 |
02/07/25 @ Tok | 4 |
02/07/25 @ Non Varsity Tournament Opponent | 4 |
+ 10 more games |
Jimmy Huntington's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Dereck Starr led the charge by going 6-for-14 en route to 20 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. That's the most boards Starr has posted since back in January. Another player making a difference was Makais Starr, who went 10-for-21 on his way to 24 points in addition to seven assists and five rebounds.
Jimmy Huntington smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 25 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Jimmy Huntington has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.5 points over those games. Walter Northway is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-8.
Jimmy Huntington wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, an 86-79 loss against Nunamiut on the 20th. Walter Northway does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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