BY FRED KRONER
fred@mahometnews.com
The Hawks trailed after each of the first three quarters on Tuesday at Arcola, but thanks to a 22-point fourth quarter, rallied for a 62-54 win over the Purple Riders.
Arcola led 28-22 at halftime and took a 45-40 lead into the final period.
Jake Eversole led a balanced scoring attack for VG/H with 16 points. Carson Howard scored 14 points and Logan Nohren added 12 points.
The Hawks hit 21 free throws in the win, including five by Ierik Sorenson, four by Sam Reno and two by Anthony Arbuckle. That trio accounted for all 11 of their points by virtue of free throws.
VG/H (13-8) returns to Arcola on Friday for first-round action in the Lincoln Prairie Conference Tournament.
