By Fred Kroner
Senior Jake Eversole poured in a game-high 25 points on Friday (Feb. 19) to lead Villa Grove/Heritage to a win at home over Arcola, 53-41.
The Hawks blew into a 25-5 lead after one quarter.
Eversole nailed three three-point shots in the game.
Logan Nohren recorded nine points and 14 rebounds for VG/Heritage. Carson Howard and Issac Mahoe each ended with seven points.
On Saturday (Feb. 20), the Hawks again parlayed a strong start into a win. VG/H led Oakwood, 20-7, after one period and hung on for a 63-60 triumph.
The Hawks had three double-digit scorers: Nohren notched 16 points, Howard tallied 14 and Nick Coffin used his three-point prowess to contribute 12 points.
Coffin drained four three-point shots, accounting for all of his points. He hit two of his treys in the opening quarter and has drilled three-pointers in his past four games.
Ezra Ely added nine points and Eversole finished with eight points.
Nohren nailed 4 of 4 fourth-quarter free throws. He also grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds. Howard cleared eight rebounds. Eversole handed out eight assists.
VG/Heritage led at halftime, 38-28, and 48-46 after three quarters.
The Hawks (4-2) return to action on Tuesday (Feb. 23) against Blue Ridge in Farmer City.
