THE TIP: Up first for the Gaels will be a girl/boy doubleheader in Jewell against South Hamilton Thursday night. On Friday, St. Edmond will host North Central Conference rival Webster City in another twinbill. Start time is 6:15 p.m. both nights.

GIRLS PROBABLES: St. Edmond (0-11 overall, 0-7 in NCC): Leah Neverman, 9.4, jr.; Cambrie McBride, 8.4, sr.; Kelli Kersten, 2.2, jr.; Gracie Harvey, 3.6, soph.; Emma Neverman, 0.9, sr.

South Hamilton (5-6): Emma Lewis, 4.3, jr.; Hailey Diersen, 4.0, jr.; Hallee Feaker, 9.1, fr.; Aneesa Balderas, 6.8, sr.; Caleigh Hewitt, 6.7, soph.

Webster City (7-6, 4-4): Tatum Goings, 0.3, sr.; Taylor McKinney, 19.1, sr.; Kelly Stoakes, 3.9, soph.; Grace Hoversten, 10.6, sr.; Adalie Schwandt, 3.5, sr.

LAST TIME OUT: The Gaels dropped a 78-30 decision to Hampton-Dumont/CAL on Tuesday night. The Hawks picked up a 51-32 victory over Greene County. The Lynx stretched their win streak to four with a double-overtime victory vs. Algona, 75-68.

ABOUT THE HAWKS: Hailey Diersen leads South Hamilton in rebounds (66) and blocks (12). Aneesa Balderas has hit a team-high 16 three-pointers and Emma Lewis leads the way with 31 steals.

ABOUT THE LYNX: Taylor McKinney continues to add to her career scoring record for Webster City, leading the team this year in points, made 3-pointers, made field goals, steals and assists. Grace Hoversten has over 130 rebounds on the season.

BOYS PROBABLES: St. Edmond (4-7, 2-5): Connor Bocken, 11.8, sr.; Hayden Mayer, 8.1, soph.; Cael Kolacia, 7.2, jr.; Jed Tracy, 5.0, sr.; Brock Stanek, 1.8, jr.

South Hamilton (7-3): Brock Galetich, 4.6, jr.; Doran Lutjen, 13.0, sr.; Quinton Grove, 8.9, sr.; Kyler Hodnefield, 4.9, jr.; Cade Balvanz, 15.6, sr.

Webster City (7-3, 4-3): Drake Doering, 10.9, sr.; Tavis Eklund, 13.3, jr.; Tyler Olson, 12.6, jr.; Carter Neuroth, 11.3, sr.; Will Tasler, 4.1, sr.

LAST TIME OUT: The Gaels earned their third consecutive win, downing Hampton-Dumont/CAL, 59-49. The Hawks had their long conference win streak snapped by Greene County, 56-54. The Lynx are coming off a 62-42 loss to Algona.

ABOUT THE HAWKS: South Hamilton reached the Class 2A state tournament last year. Quinton Grove and Cade Balvanz were regulars on that team. Grove is also a state cross country and track medalist.

ABOUT THE LYNX: Webster City claimed the first meeting with St. Edmond, 54-50. Tyler Olson, who was an all-state football selection, leads the team in rebounds and steals, and is second in assists.