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 12 points and Jake Eversole had 10. In all, the Hawks hit seven three-point shots.

VG/H carved a 17-6 lead after one quarter and still maintained a double-figure advantage at halftime.

Through 22 games Nohren (215) and Caron Howard (121) are the team’s top rebounders. Smith has the most assists (78) and steals (63). Sam Reno (76.2 percent) has been the most accurate free throw shooter.

The Hawks (14-8) return to action on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in a semifinal game.

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