Streightiff scores 28 as Vikings edge out Rochester Lourdes

Published 10:19 pm Thursday, February 13, 2014

Hayfield senior Drew Streightff is playing big for Hayfield.

Streightiff put up a career-best point total for the second straight game as he helped the Vikings beat Rochester Lourdes (14-11 overall, 10-7 HVL) 59-55 in Hayfield Thursday.

Streightiff finished with 28 points in what was the last game of the regular season for Hayfield (20-5 overall, 13-4 HVL).

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“We know he’s a capable scorer and he’s playing with a lot of confidence right now,” Hayfield head coach Chris Pack said of Streightiff. “He’s taking the ball to the rack strong and fearless. He’s such a great athlete and he gives us a legitimate third scorer.”

The Vikings are currently tied with Kasson-Mantorville for second place in the HVL Gold. If Byron falls to La Crescent on Friday, then the HVL Gold will end up in a three-way tie for first place.

The Vikings will open tournament play next Thursday.

Lourdes 24 31 — 55

Hayfield 29 30 — 59

Hayfield scoring: Drew Streightiff, 28; Cole Kruger 15; Carter Pesch, 8; Merrick Ducharme, 4; Jeremy Stuart, 4; free throws: (13-for-24)