The Hayfield Boys Varsity played rare back to back games, falling to the Jaguars a night ago, and then lacing them up again one day later, vs. arch nemesis, and cross town rivals, the Eagles of Edison HS. While the outcome was the same; a mark in the loss column, the Boys Varsity Hawks were fully involved in this latest rematch. Last year, the Hawks prevailed, on last minute heroics. This years’ game seemed destined for a blow out, but then the Hawks found an extra gear, and nearly pulled off last minute heroics again. In the end, the 25 point second half deficit, proved to be too much to overcome, although the Hawks trimmed the huge lead to under 10 points, only to end up losing by 12.

The Hawks were led by their slashing SF Amir Atkins (22pts, 11rebs), who on his 18^th birthday, brought his “A” game. For the third straight game, Atkins dominated the offensive glass, snagging 7 Off. Boards tonight. Atkins was joined in double figures, by PF Dalon Thomas (12pts, 5rebs, 1ast, 1stl, 1chrg). Thomas provided the initial spark, that brought Hawks back at the end of the 1^st quarter. Initially, the Hawks fell behind 11-3, but then Thomas nailed a 3 pointer, jump starting the Hawks 1^st quarter comeback. The Hawks only managed 8 pts off the bench, but 6 of those came during the near 4^th quarter comeback. They were provided by SF Tyler Hodge (6pts, 1reb, 1stl – all in the 4^th), who adopted Atkins slashing approach, breaking down Edison’s vaunted defense, and further fueling the Hawks great cheering section, comprised of Hayfield’s student body.