March 29, 2024

Hawks down Eagles

SULLY — Winning their fourth game in a row, Lynnville-Sully’s boys moved into a tie for third place in the South Iowa Cedar League. The Hawks posted a 63-52 win on their home court Monday against Keota’s Eagles.

“It was a tight ball game throughout. We were able to make a push late in the third quarter and early in the fourth to create a little bit of a gap,” said Nick Harthoorn, Lynnville-Sully head coach.

At the end of a hotly-contest first quarter, the Hawks were up 17-15. The Hawks and Eagles matched point-for-point in second period, each tallying 11 points. Lynnville-Sully held on for a 28-26 lead at the break.

Lynnville-Sully outscored Keota 17-13 in the third quarter to lead 45-39. The Hawks maintained their advantage with an 18-13 run in the final eight minutes.

Kyle Van Dyke did the damage on the inside, hitting 10-of-17 shots. Van Dyke had a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Ben Trettin finished with 16 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Sage Ehresman added 11 points.

Jesse Van Wyk pulled down six rebounds and made two steals. Jake Brand handed out four assists.

Nate Sieren drained three of his team’s eight 3-pointers. Sieren finished with 15 points for the Eagles while Nate Owen added 11 points and Isaiah Hahn had 10 points.

With two games remaining in the regular season — both conference tilts —the Hawks are 13-5 in the SICL. That ties them with Sigourney behind conference leader Belle Plaine (17-1) and Montezuma (16-2).

Lynnville-Sully (14-5) hosts English Valleys Tuesday and wraps up the regular season at North Mahaska Friday.