HILLMAN — The Hillman girl’s varsity basketball team relied on a steady defensive effort to secure a 35-28 win over the Fairview Eagles in a competitive conference matchup on

Wednesday in Hillman.

The game was a defensive battle from the start, with both teams working hard to find rhythm on the offensive end. Hillman was able to maintain a narrow lead throughout the contest by capitalizing on turnovers and controlling the glass.

Madelyn Oswald led the Tigers’ scoring effort with 12 points, providing consistent offensive production.

Maci Klein played a vital role in the win, turning in a well-rounded performance with eight points, eight rebounds, and five steals.

Jenna Bahrke also contributed to the Tigers’ success, finishing with five points and a pair of steals.

The win improves Hillman’s overall record to 4-3, while it moves to 1-2 in the North Star League.

The girls will look to build on this performance as they hit the road on Monday. The team is scheduled to travel to Hale for another important conference contest against the Eagles.

The Hillman girls’ ‘junior varsity Tigers continued their consistent play this week, securing a 45-3 victory over the visiting Fairview Eagles.

The win keeps Hillman’s undefeated streak alive as they move to 6-0 on the season.

The Tigers established their rhythm early, relying on a disciplined defensive effort and strong rebounding to control the tempo of the game.

Abigail Oswald turned in a standout performance for Hillman, recording a double-double with 18 points and 15 rebounds, while adding five steals and two assists.

The Tigers saw balanced contributions across the roster to support on offense.

Torri Brown finished in double figures with 10 points while grabbing five rebounds.

Ally Klein provided eight points and four steals, and Madelyn Tucker contributed six points, six rebounds, and five steals.