Basketball Recap: Coolidge Bears vs. Tanque Verde Hawks
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Coolidge). They claimed a resounding 73-27 victory over the Tanque Verde Hawks. The win was some much needed relief for the Bears as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Leading Coolidge to victory were Alaysia White and Naylissa Charles. White dropped a triple-double on 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 steals, while Charles went 10 for 16 en route to 24 points plus six rebounds and six steals. White is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last 22 games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Alanna White, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 13 rebounds.
Coolidge was working as a unit and finished the game with 18 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
The victory got Coolidge back to even at 3-3. As for Tanque Verde, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Coolidge will venture away from home to take on Snowflake at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Tanque Verde, it'll be Battle of the Birds when the Tanque Verde Hawks challenge the Desert Christian Eagles at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
