The Illawarra Hawks Waratah League team will hit the road this weekend, with the team heading west to face Lithgow in Saturday afternoon's match.
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The Hawks bounced back from their shock loss to Wagga Wagga by defeating Bankstown 78-65 last weekend and they will be looking to make it two-in-a-row against the Lazers.
The Hawks claimed a comfortable 104-56 victory when the two teams faced in Wollongong earlier in the season.
A big victory is crucial for Illawarra, with the Hawks sitting third on the ladder behind Shoalhaven and Sutherland.
All three teams have eight wins and two losses, with Illawarra set to play both of their top rivals over the coming weeks.
With the Hawks senior team set to hit the road, the youth squad will remain in Wollongong for their clash with Bankstown.
Illawarra claimed a tight 79-74 victory when the two teams played in round one.
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Cameron Mee
Sports reporter at the Canberra Times
Sports reporter at the Canberra Times
