On January 16, the JV Blackhawks traveled to Loyal and lost to the Greyhounds 42-32. The Hawks got off to a slow start, finding themselves down 15-3 at the nine-minute mark. The Blackhawks regrouped, going on a 14-6 run, closing the gap to 21-17 at the half. Talon Mueller would score 7 points with a pair of threes. The Hawks would also hit 5 of 6 from the line.

Coming out the second half, the Blackhawks played man defense and did a great job shutting off the Greyhounds' drives. The guys played hard and rebounded well. Talon Mueller and Preston Fritz had 7 rebounds each to lead the team. The Hawks trailed by 7 late but could get no closer. 

Box Score: (32) Mueller 12, Fritz 10, Sanchez 4, Negron 2, Sherwood 2, Dombeck 2; Total FGS: 10-29 (34%); 3PT: (4) Mueller 3, Fritz 1; FTS: 8-10 (80%); Rebs: (29) Mueller 7, Fritz 7; Asst: (6) Fritz 3; Stls: (10) Fritz 3, Mueller 2, C. Paczkowski 2.

Halves          1          2          Final

O-W            17        15           32

Loyal           21        21           42

Record 6-4