by Nathan Barker, totalUTAHpreps.com coorespondant

The Hurricane Tigers hosted Elko NV. on Thursday night and Hurricane took the win 55-45. The Tigers had a quick start and had a 24-12 lead at halftime. Hurricane was 7 out of 11 on their free throws, and made four 3-pointers. Junior, Jaden Seely led the Tigers with 14 points and Ryan Smith added 13. Smith was perfect 3-for-3 from 3-pointers. Mike Andreozzi for Elko had 17 points. Hurricane advanced to 3-2 on the season.

 SCORING SUMMARY Elko, Nev. – McPherson 3, Andreozzi 17, Hays 3, Harney 5, Morns 2, Ruiz 7, Sandall 2, DeWald 2, Carroll 4. Totals — 14 11-12 45. 3-pointers – McPherson, Hays, Harney, Ruiz, Andreozzi 2.

 Hurricane – Smith 13, Sorensen 5, Hirschi 6, Seely 14, Rich 2, Long 2, Dotson 7, Ja. Langston 4, T. Hinton 2. Totals — 22 7-11 55. 3-pointers – Smith 3, Dotson.