Early Momentum Key in HC Doubleheader Split with LC

Cyclone's Raegan Wicks talks about her team's 45-39 win over Lewis Central (2-4-22)

Early Momentum Key in HC Doubleheader Split with LC -

(2-4-22) – Harlan Community gained a doubleheader split over Lewis Central Friday as the Cyclones girls hung on for victory, while the boys couldn't over come an early deficit.

Raegan Wicks was hitting them from the sticks as hit three 3pt-shots on her way to 20 pt night in Harlan Communities 45-39 win over Lewis Central. The Cyclones had a 12-pt lead at the half. Wicks talked about the importance of getting the early lead.

"It's always good to get out, getting fast breaks, getting steals on defense always leads to layups on offense and that's what got us ahead."

Lewis Central (11-8) would get as close as three in the second-half, but couldn't over take Harlan Community (13-7) as the sweep the season series. Claire Schmitz, a double-double with 14 pts and 10 boards. Titan's Brooke Larsen had 13 in the loss. The Cyclones have now won 4 straight over the Titans.

In the boys game, Harlan Community came out strong, scoring 8 of the game's first 9 points. But Lewis Central would go on a 22-0 run from that point on and cruise to 53-43 victory. The Cyclones (13-4) couldn't get any closer than 5 after the run, despite a 22 pt effort by Jacob Birch. The Titans (11-7) were led by Cole Arnold's 14 points, including 4 three pointers.

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