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Hawks have moments of success, struggle in 3 losses

A good start against South O'Brien did not translate to overall success for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn on Jan. 16 at Paullina. After scoring 15 points in the first quarter, the Hawks managed just 10 the rest of the way in a 78-25 loss.

Four Hawks scored in the first quarter which ended with the Wolverines (1A No. 10) leading 29-15. South O'Brien limited H-M-S to five points in the second quarter while extending its lead to 47-20.

"I thought our offense in the first quarter was some of the best possessions we have had all year. We shared the basketball and were getting good looks," Hawk coach Naet...