HAWKS SLOW DOWN BRUINS, WILL SEE MCLEAN IN TOURNEY FINAL

The Hayfield Secondary Boys Varsity basketball team, entered tonight’s match-up with former rival, the Bruins of Lake Braddock SS. The game was full of questions, including: Would Hayfield’s up tempo team be able to compete with a size advantaged foe, like the Bruins? Could the Hawks push their winning streak to 7 games? Did the Hawks have what it takes to make it to the final, on their hosts’ court? All of those questions, and then some were answered, with a resounding “yes”!

The Hawks were able to play a slow down game tonight, and limited the Bruins to 14 of 37 from the field, including no three pointers made in the second half. The Hawks defense was very tight, forcing the Bruins into 12 unforced errors, and stealing the ball 9 times. Hayfield was led by scoring leader Amir Atkins (21pts, 8rebs, 1stl), who repeatedly broke down the Bruins wing defense, by utilizing key picks set by C Dalon Thomas (4pts, 3rebs, 3stls, 1blk) and by PF Montez Wilson (2pts, 3rebs, 1blk). Anchoring the Hawks interior, was F Chris Johnson, who snared 8 rebounds, often going up against players 2-4 inches taller. The starting Hawks backcourt tandem of Tyler Thornton (7pts, 4rebs, 3stls, 2assts) and Tyler Seelman (8pts, 3rebs) combined with reserve PG Brandon Lawson (5pts) to account for almost half of the Hawks 47 points. In the end, although only 6 Hawks made the scoring column, it was the entire Hawks roster and support squad that helped win this game, and earn a trip to the Glory Days Christmas Tournament championship game.

The Hawks will face Mclean HS tomorrow at 7:30pm at Lake Braddock. Please come out and help the Hawks Soar!