Hesston, KS -


The Larks faced off with McPherson JV early this afternoon, and would go on to defeat the Bulldogs 74-68.  Hesston now moves to .500 overall on the season (2-2), and will begin preparing for their next game on Saturday afternoon. 


Hesston opened up the game on a 9-3 run after baskets by Elijah Smith (Rs. Fr. Kansas City, Mo.), Juwuan Clifton (Rs. Fr. Conway, Ark.) and Jerome Jackson (Rs. Fr. Kansas City, Mo.).  The Larks would go on to extend their lead to 13-5 after a fast break layup from Spencer Conway (So. Greeley, Colo.).  McPherson JV would close in on the Larks lead after a couple of buckets as the score was 13-12, but Elijah Smith drained a three to give the Larks a four point advantage 16-12.  The Bulldogs would come back and take a four point lead into halftime as they led 39-35.  

The Larks came out of halftime with something to prove, as Elijah Smith and Ethan Hildebrand (Fr. Stafford, Kan.) continued to dominate the game.  Hesston would take the lead with 14:33 left in the game after a drive and pass by Elijah Smith to Spencer Conway for a three pointer as the Larks led 49-45.  They would continue to hold onto their lead and began to increase with #;37 left in the game after Juwuan Clifton scored a layup and then came back with a three pointer as they went ahead 66-61.  Hesston would go on to close out the game and secure their second win of the season by a score of 74-68.  Elijah Smith had another game to remember as he finished with 17 points, 21 rebounds and 7 assists.  Ethan Hildebrand recorded another double-double as he finished with 16 points and 12 boards, and Juwuan Clifton led all scorers with 18 points and added 8 boards as well.


The Larks will be back in action on Saturday afternoon at 3:00 PM inside Yost Center.  Fans will finally get to experience a game live in Yost Center! We will be at 25% capacity  with more details to come.