SOUR LAKE — The West Orange-Stark Mustangs dug themselves an early hole Friday night against Hardin-Jefferson as the Hawks went on to notch a 69-46 District 22-4A win at Hawks Gym.

The Hawks (25-8, 8-1) jumped out to a 17-9 lead at the end of the first quarter and went on a 17-5 run in the third period to pull away from the Mustangs (15-15, 4-5).

Terron Brown led the Mustangs with 15 points while Nakai Arnold had 14.

B’Jan Arvie notched eight points, nine rebounds, five steals and four assists while Terry Green added five points.

The Mustangs will host LC-M Tuesday.