Houston standout has big game in win over Kenai

Houston's Hayden Howard goes to the basket during a win over Kenai. Bruce Eggleston/matsusports.net
Houston's Hayden Howard goes to the basket during a win over Kenai. Bruce Eggleston/matsusports.net

The last time the Houston Hawks faced the Kenai Kardinals in a boys basketball game, the Kards were able to edge the Hawks earlier this season. But the second round of the battle was much different as a Houston standout enjoyed a monster night.

Hayden Howard scored 44 points to lead the Hawks to a 90-57 win over the Kardinals at Houston High.

Howard finished 18 of 30 from the field and hit a trio of three-pointers. He added three assists and five steals. Keldin Nicoll finished with 14 points and Cole Taylor chipped in 13 points and six assists.

The Houston boys also beat Seward 52-41 over the weekend. Howard led the team with 19 points. Taylor added 13.

In girls action, Seward got past Houston 48-39. Abbie Baird scored 10 for the Hawks.

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