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GAMING IT: Last Friday’s staff vs. students matchup at the Jacobs School did not disappoint. There was great teamwork and energy on the basketball court, and the game ended with the victory trophy in the hands of the staff. Students, there’s always next year for a rematch! [Photos courtesy of the Hull Public Schools]

Compiled by Matt Haraden

• In the preliminary round of the MIAA Division 5 playoffs, Hull High Girls Basketball defeated Pioneer Charter School of Science II, 44-31, at home on Wednesday. The Pirates now face Minuteman Regional in the Round of 32, with game time and place to be announced.

• Cohasset-Hull Co-op Boys Ice Hockey faces Sandwich in the Round of 32 on Friday, February 27 at Gallo Arena in Buzzards Bay. The game is at 7:30 p.m. and ticket information will be announced soon.

• Hull High Boys Basketball is the Number 13 seed in the playoffs, playing a Round of 32 game on Saturday, February 28 against the winner of Thursday’s game between Ruth Batson Academy and Franklin County Tech. Hull’s game is at 1 p.m. at Hull High School, and admission will cost $5 for adults and $2 for students.

• Seventh-Grade Boys Basketball defeated Pembroke, 45-27, on Sunday, February 22, bringing the team’s record to 11-1 on the season. Jayden Sheets led the Pirates with 15 points and had some impressive finishing moves taking the ball to the rim. Reefe Markowitz had his best performance of the year with 10 points and eight rebounds and aggressive play all around. Tristan Misdea and Finn Smith also had strong games with eight points each. Jet Minkler was a solid defensive presence and finished with five rebounds off the bench.

• In-Town Youth Basketball continues on Saturday, February 28 with skills and drills co-ed session for grades 1 and 2 from 8-9 a.m., a co-ed program for grades 3 and 4 from 9-10 a.m., as well as an open gym program (also co-ed) for grades 5-8 from 10-11:30 a.m., all at the Jacobs School gym. Get ready to pack the gym on Sunday, March 1 for the grade 8 final home game celebration. Before tip-off, a short celebration will recognize the eighth graders and all they’ve given to the program. All travel/in-town players are invited come out in support – wear your jersey or other Hull gear. Games on Sunday include Girls Eighth Grade vs. Braintree at 1 p.m. and vs. Norwell at 2 p.m., both at the Jacobs School. The Boys Eighth Grade plays Plymouth North at 3:30 p.m. at the high school.

• Hull High and the South Shore Educational Collaborative Mini School are teaming up for an inclusive basketball season where students with and without disabilities play on the same team. The season runs through April 2. Transportation provided for away games and no previous basketball experience needed. Eighth-graders who can commit to practices and games during the season will find this a great opportunity to build friendships, show leadership, and be part of something truly special. Interested students should see Mrs. Striglio or Mr. Kistner at the high school for details.

• The Girls 3/4 travel basketball team competes at the fourth-grade level and has a record of 2-8. The next game is against Duxbury on Saturday, February 28 at 3:30 p.m. Games are usually played at Indian Head Elementary School in Hanson, but this week’s matchup will be at Carver Elementary School. The full schedule of game times and weekly opponents is at this link: www.oldcolonybasketball.org/team/hull/4/1.

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