Eagles
| 02/14/25 @ Hay Springs | 57-55 |
| 02/11/25 vs Hyannis | 51-40 |
| 02/07/25 vs Potter-Dix | 66-36 |
| 02/06/25 @ Arthur County | 38-36 |
| 02/04/25 @ Sutherland | 64-38 |
It was a Battle of the Birds when Garden County duked it out with Hay Springs on Friday. The Garden County Eagles narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Hay Springs Hawks 57-55. The win was nothing new for the Eagles as they're now sitting on five straight.
Garden County got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Blake Dean out in front who posted 11 points along with eight boards and four steals. That's the most rebounds Dean has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Wilsie Lobner, who had 15 points and three steals.
Garden County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hay Springs only pulled down three offensive rebounds.
Despite the loss, Hay Springs still got an impressive performance from Dylan Young, who went 10-for-15 to rack up 23 points and five boards. The match was Young's fifth in a row with at least 16 points. Heidyn Johnson was another key player, going 6-for-11 on his way to 12 points and seven rebounds.
Garden County pushed their record up to 14-7 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Hay Springs, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which has put a noticeable dent in their 12-8 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Garden County will host Leyton on February 21st. As for Hay Springs, they will welcome Mullen on February 22nd. Hay Springs is facing Mullen at the right time seeing as Mullen is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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