The turning of the calendar from 2023 to 2024 led to a strong finish for the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn girls' basketball team.

H-M-S finished the pre-holiday portion of the schedule with a 4-5 record. But following the break, the Hawks won six straight games and nine of their final 13 to post the program's best record in seven years.

The Hawks also climbed up the War Eagle Conference standings, finishing fifth at 6-4.

"Going from a 3-19 season record last year to 13-9 this year, I couldn't be more proud of these girls and the teamwork and dedication they displayed this season," Hawk coach Ashley...