The Hiawatha Hawks's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Wednesday after their fifth straight loss. They fell 62-54 to LaMoille. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hiawatha of the 58-50 defeat they experienced in the two teams' previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2023.
LaMoille's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Josh Martin, who scored 21 points along with seven rebounds and four steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Martin has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyler Billhorn, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Hiawatha's defeat was their 17th straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 6-17. As for LaMoille, their victory bumped their record up to 7-14.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hiawatha will take on Indian Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Indian Creek's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last six contests. As for LaMoille, they will play host again and welcome Earlville, where tip off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Earlville is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last seven games.
