Hawks Survive 15-Lead-Change Thriller vs Lightning

Perry Lakes Hawks edged out Lakeside Lightning 88-87 on Friday night at Bendat Basketball Centre in a nail-biter that saw 15 lead changes throughout the contest. The Hawks controlled the tempo despite a close score, leading for nearly 40 minutes compared to Lakeside's brief two-and-a-half-minute advantage. Perry Lakes built their biggest lead to 15 points behind a balanced scoring attack led by Jaden Stanley-Williams' 18 points on 44 percent shooting. Their bench provided significant firepower with 35 points, and their defense forced 18 Lakeside turnovers while recording five blocks. The Hawks were efficient in the paint, scoring 44 points inside compared to Lakeside's 38. Lakeside stayed competitive largely through the efforts of Corey Shervill, who recorded a double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds. The Lightning dominated the glass with a 48-42 rebounding advantage, including 18 offensive boards that led to crucial second-chance opportunities. While they struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 24 percent on three-pointers, their 78 percent free throw shooting (21-of-27) kept them within striking distance. **PERRY LAKES HAWKS 88 (Jaden Stanley-Williams 18, Keegan Phillips 12, Davin Miller 11).** **LAKESIDE LIGHTNING 87 (Corey Shervill 23, AJ Wilson 19, Tim Hollick 11).** #NBL1West #Thriller