BAXTER – A balanced offense enabled the South Hamilton boys’ basketball team to start hot and never let up in a 74-49 rocking of Heart of Iowa Conference rival CMB here Friday night.

The Hawks (7-8, 6-6 HOIC) were able to avenge a 59-57 loss to the Raiders (2-14, 2-11) on Dec. 15 by putting four players in double figures. They rolled to a 20-10 lead after one quarter and were up by 18 at the half, 40-22.

“We had a very good all around team win,” South Hamilton head coach Nathan Hill said. “As a coach you love to see that balance and unselfishness out of your team.”

Collin Hill led the way with 17 points, eight rebounds and three steals. Littler brother Conner Hill netted 12 points to go along with seven assists. Marco Balderas drained three 3-point baskets on his way to 11 points and Trey Woodall buried two shots from the field and all five of his free throws for 10 points.

South Hamilton shot 61 percent from the floor (27 of 44).

Brady Kemp poured in 16 points for CMB.

Hawks take out South Hardin

ELDORA – Behind a dominant fourth quarter, South Hamilton got back to .500 on the season at 8-8 Saturday night with a 66-51 road victory over South Hardin.

The Hawks outscored South Hardin 21-11 over the final 8 minutes of play.

“We’ve had some trouble closing out games, so I was extremely pleased with the way we dominated the final period,” Nathan Hill said. “It was another overall good team win.”

Collin Hill scored five of his game-high 23 points in the final period. The junior also brought down five rebounds and claimed five steals.

Balderas splashed in three 3-pointers for his nine points to go along with a team-high six assists. Woodall also connected on three triples for nine points and Conner Hill added eight points and four assists.