Ottawa's late surge keys win over Streator

Pirates outscore Bulldogs 17-7 in fourth quarter to earn 64-51 victory

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Ottawa boys basketball team used a 17-7 run in the fourth quarter to pull away from rival Streator and earn a 64-51 victory on Saturday night. Ottawa's Hezekiah Joachim led all scorers with a career-high 18 points, while Rory Moore added 14 points for the Pirates. Streator was led by 18 points from Joseph Hoekstra and 14 from Christian Bruton, but the Bulldogs struggled in the final period, hitting just 2-of-14 shots.

Why it matters

This was an important conference matchup between two longtime rivals, with the teams set to meet again in the opening round of the postseason. The win keeps Ottawa in the hunt for a conference title, while Streator looks to rebound from the loss.

The details

After the teams were tied at 47-47 early in the fourth quarter, Ottawa used a 7-0 run to take control. The Pirates got 3-pointers from Rory Moore and Hezekiah Joachim, as well as layups from George Shumway and Jack Carroll, to build a lead they would not relinquish. Streator was unable to find the range in the final period, hitting just 2-of-14 shots.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
  • The teams will meet again in a couple weeks to open up postseason play.

The players

Hezekiah Joachim

A senior guard for Ottawa who scored a career-high 18 points, including 11 in the first half.

Rory Moore

A player for Ottawa who finished with 14 points, including four 3-pointers.

Joseph Hoekstra

A player for Streator who led the Bulldogs with 18 points and 8 rebounds.

Christian Bruton

A player for Streator who scored 14 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“I just loving winning with my teammates. Every time we can get into that locker room after a win, it's just a special moment seeing them all excited. They lift me up to be the player I am, so I just want to play well and hopefully help us have more moments like tonight.”

— Hezekiah Joachim

“The biggest key in my mind is that we let Joachim do whatever he wanted tonight. He was really good for them, the difference in the game, and we just couldn't find a way to contain him. He was able to get into the lane at will. He looked like the experienced and strong senior guard he is.”

— Beau Doty, Streator coach

What’s next

The teams will meet again in a couple weeks to open up postseason play.

The takeaway

This game showcased the intense rivalry between Ottawa and Streator, with the Pirates using a strong fourth quarter to pull away for the victory. The win keeps Ottawa in contention for a conference title, while Streator will look to rebound in the postseason matchup between the two teams.