Cactus Shadows downs Desert Mountain: Takeaways
Cactus Shadows defeated Desert Mountain on Friday 57-47 to keep it’s win streak alive as the end of the regular season approaches. It was a back and forth game, but a surge in the fourth quarter helped lift the team…
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Continue ReadingCactus Shadows defeated Desert Mountain on Friday 57-47 to keep it’s win streak alive as the end of the regular season approaches. It was a back and forth game, but a surge in the fourth quarter helped lift the team to a win.
At the end of one, Desert Mountain held a 13-11 over Cactus Shadows, which they continued to build on in the second quarter. Desert Mountain went on to outscore Cactus Shadows 17-8, making the score 30-20 at the half.
However, Cactus Shadows made some adjustments at the half and came back out strong, showing just why they’re one of the top teams in 5A. They were able to tie the game at 30 within the first two minutes of the half, which then turned into a back and forth battle for the rest of the quarter.
With the final eight minutes of play, Cactus Shadows went on a huge run, outscoring Desert Mountain 20-9. That ultimately was enough for them to seal the deal and lock up the W.
Here are some takeaways for tonight’s game.
Cactus Shadows should make a deep run into the playoffs
Cactus Shadows is among one of the top teams in 5A and they will more than likely have a deep run into the post season. They’ve got a talented roster who knows how to pass the ball and takes good shot selections.
Be on the lookout for Cactus Shadows sophomore Kamiyah Hurd
Kamiyah Hurd lead Cactus Shadows last night with 15 points on the night and played a huge part in helping to secure the win. As only a sophomore, she’s someone you’re going to want to keep an eye on throughout the playoffs this year and on into next year.
Desert Mountain freshman Abby Moore will play a huge roll next year
Although she’s little, she is fierce. Moore played a critical role in last night’s game despite the loss. She was great at setting her teammates up with assists and helping to get the ball moving on the court. While she wasn’t a huge shooter, she helped out still where she could and her presence was definitely known on the court.