It is not often that 5A teams make the very rural trek to Blackville-Hilda for this tournament. White Knoll did just that and played its first game of this year’s Hawk Invitational against 3A Swansea. It may not have been the best played of games, but Hayes displayed what she could get accomplished with a 22-point performance. The junior guard and team captain displayed leadership capabilities, the ability to handle the rock amongst opposing defenders and proficiency with a midrange jump shot. Hayes also is aware of the game being played on contact and has no problems getting to the free throw line.

It is not often that 5A teams make the very rural trek to Blackville-Hilda for this tournament. White Knoll did just that and played its first game of this year’s Hawk Invitational against 3A Swansea. It may not have been the best played of games, but Hayes displayed what she could get accomplished with a 22-point performance. The junior guard and team captain displayed leadership capabilities, the ability to handle the rock amongst opposing defenders and proficiency with a midrange jump shot. Hayes also is aware of the game being played on contact and has no problems getting to the free throw line.