BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Against an opponent it had lost to 14 days earlier, the Hawks salvaged a 55-54 opening-round win on Friday in the Lincoln Prairie Conference Tournament at Arcola. Blake Smith matched his season’s high with 22 points. His total included hitting four three-point shots. Logan Nohren scored […]
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 […]
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The Hawks were outscored 17-4 in the second quarter on Saturday and suffered a 62-55 loss to Judah Christian in Champaign. Judah’s lead after one quarter was 16-13. Logan Nohren made a team-high 18 points for VG/H. Jake Eversole, after missing the previous six games with […]
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Five players made three-point shots on Tuesday as the Hawks won at Westville, 66-30. Jake Eversole matched his season’s high with a 22-point performance. Logan Nohren swished 15 points and Blake Smith reached double figures for the first time this season, with 11 points. Issac Mahoe […]
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The Hawks tallied 20 first-quarter points in a rare Thursday night home game, but were unable to keep pace with visiting Schlarman Academy thereafter and fell 74-69 despite reaching their highest point total of the season. Jake Eversole and Logan Nohren were the top VG/H scorers […]
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Villa Grove/Heritage Boys’ basketball The Hawks tallied 18 of the 21 first-quarter points in Tuesday’s home-opener against Urbana University High and went on to decision the Illineks, 64-22. Juniors Jake Eversole (16 points) and Logan Nohren (15 points) were the top VG/H scorers. Matt Gullick contributed […]
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Villa Grove/Heritage Girls’ Basketball The Blue Devils (4-1) overcame a halftime deficit on Tuesday to post a 49-43 victory at Tuscola. The host Warriors led, 22-20, at halftime, but VG/H went on a 17-5 tear in the third quarter and took control. Aliya Holloman scored 18 […]
