By: BHS Sports Staff
January 16, 2025
On Monday, the boys basketball team (1-10) hit the road to face off against the Bard Early College Raptors (0-9). With the Raptors being winless, this seemed like a fair game to get the Hurricanes back on track after what has been a more challenging season, compared to the last two years.
The youthful Hurricanes came out of the gates hot as their defense held very strong in the first quarter. A physical and swarming defensive effort aided with a fast-paced offense enabled the Canes to jump out to an early 15-4 lead.
In the second period, Brooklyn continued to play well on both ends, clinging to a 12-point lead at the break, 28-16. Junior Devin Hardwick led the way with eight points, while freshman Mason Vega and senior Aiden Starr both added seven points a piece.
With a 12-point lead with one half to play, Hardwick took over as he scored 29 second half points, including three monster dunks on back-to-back-to-back possessions. Yes, you read this correctly. The Hurricanes defense was relentless in the third quarter allowing only eight points, making the score 45-24 with one period to play.
Although the Hurricanes gave up 23 points in the fourth quarter, they held off the Raptors en route to a 60-47 road victory. They earned their second win of the season and are starting to come together. It takes time for freshmen to get acclimated to varsity basketball, but this team is finding its rhythm at the right time.
The boys will be back in action tomorrow night as they travel to Beachwood to take on the Bison. Tip off is at 7:00.
In other Winter sports, the hockey team (2-11-3) is home tonight, taking on the Aurora Greenmen. Puck drop is at 7:30. Tomorrow, they will travel to Strongsville for a 7:50 start time. Finally, they will be home again on Sunday to take on the Notre Dame Cathedral Latin Lions with a 3:00 start time.
The wrestling team travels to Independence tonight for their sixth meet of the season, which begins at 6:00.
Finally, the bowling team (4-4) plays against the Garfield Heights Bulldogs this Saturday. The match will begin “bright” and early at 8:00.
Go Canes!
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