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The Mid-Prairie Golden Hawk boys and girls basketball trips road-tripped north Saturday to meet the Northeast Goose Lake Rebels in a River Valley doubleheader. The Rebels took the girls contest 58-48. The Hawks started out with an early lead, up 18-14 after one frame, but the Rebels closed the half on a 20-9 run to take a 34-27 lead into half. Mid-Prairie closed within two going to the fourth, holding Northeast to just seven third quarter points at 41-39, but the Rebels were strong down the stretch, outscoring Mid-Prairie 17-9 in the fourth to take the contest. It was a tough shooting night for the Hawks who went just 24% from the floor and three of 15 from long range. The Hawks outrebounded the Rebels by nine, had 14 steals and forced 26 Northeast turnovers, but had 21 of their own. Amara Jones led Mid-Prairie with 13 points, Landry Pacha added 12. Mid-Prairie is now 2-2 on the season.

The Golden Hawk boys scored their second win in as many tries Saturday, ripping the Rebels 62-39. The Hawks had the hammer down early, holding a 17-8 lead after the first and were on top 33-21 at the break. They won the third and fourth quarters by a 29-18 count in total to put the win away. Mid-Prairie held the Rebels to just 26% shooting, outrebounded the Rebels by seven, had 16 assists, and forced 17 Rebel turnovers. Three Hawks got to double figures led by a 13 point, 11 rebound double double from Alex Bean. Camron Pickard had 11 points with seven assists and Collin Miller added 11 points. The Hawks are now 2-0 on the year. The Mid-Prairie boys and girls will next be in action Tuesday when they host West Liberty.