The Hartfield Academy Hawks defeated the Jackson Victors Friday night in Ridgeland, MS.
The Hartfield Hawks struggled early as the Jackson Victors jumped to a 6-0 lead initially. Ethan Hendry jumpstarted the game with a three pointer and free throw, followed by a Gideon Peacock layup that got this lead for the Victors. The Hawks stormed back, going on a 13-0 run to lead 13-6. This lead was zapped away by the Victors due to more points from Hendry. At the end of the first quarter, the score was tied at 13.
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The second quarter began with a burst of three pointers by the Hawks. Lead by seniors Josh Lee and Jonathan Lucas, the Hawks built a lead they would never relinquish. They took a 14 point lead at halftime, 45-31, after a 32 point second quarter.
The game would get further away from the Victors grips as Hartfield continued to expand the lead, finally winning 86-50.
Depth was a big factor in Hartfield’s win. Victors’ head coach Stacy Crosby held a tight rotation, while the Hawks had a very large bench. Senior guard Josh Franklin fouledout after a hard fought game late in the fourth quarter.
The Hartfield Hawks (5-0) will host Winston Academy Saturday night in Flowood. The Jackson Victors (2-2) will next take the court against the Hawks again on Dec. 1.