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Boys Looking for Spark

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As the Little Hawk boys basketball team progresses through the regular season, the high level of competition has gotten
the best of them. But following a close defeat against West High, some positives emerged.
“We have found a weapon in Lonnie Chester, who has opened up a mean can of yams,” Jeff Campbell 12’ said.
City gets a chance to redeem themselves on their home floor versus their rivals on February 11th. They will have to continue to play scrappier and tougher than the other team, getting turnovers and fast break points,  while shoring up their half court offense and perimeter defense.
With so many Division I players in the conference this year, such as Jarrod Uthoff of Jefferson and Josh Oglesby of Washington, City has yet to pick up its first win. The inconsistency that’s plagued the Little Hawks has been a reccuring trend. The inability to stay competitive throughout the entire game is a recent problem.

“We need to put a complete game together, and getting over the hump of playing with good teams for just part of the game is necessary,” Andrew McNulty 11’ said.

McNulty could be the catalyst the Little Hawks have been looking for, after missing early action with an injured hand. Averaging 11.2 points per game, the senior’s been one of the few consistent pieces of the squad.

Looking ahead to sub-state games, the obvious areas of concern will need to be addressed and corrected.

“Well, we’ve been working hard and don’t have much to show for it, so to get a W, I’d say that would be a goal of our’s before sub-state starts,” McNulty said.

“Closing out games has been a problem, so for us to do anything in the playoffs, that will need to be fixed.”

Further motivation for getting that elusive first win is a recent bribe. Principal John Bacon has agreed to shave his head when the Little Hawks are victorious.

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