Basketball Recap: Carl Hayden Community Falls to North Canyon in First Game of Season

By Team Reports Nov 25, 2024, 1:27pm

Basketball Recap: Carl Hayden Community Falcons vs. North Canyon Rattlers

Carl Hayden Community unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They took a hard 36-17 fall against the North Canyon Rattlers on Wednesday. The Falcons' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row dating back to last season.

Carl Hayden Community's loss came despite strong showings from Lillielani Lockett and Bria Moultrie. Lockett earned two points plus 12 rebounds and three steals, while Moultrie had nine points along with six rebounds and four steals.

Even though they lost, Carl Hayden Community smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as North Canyon only pulled down six.

Among those leading the charge was Lanaya McCloud, who almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine steals. She is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jonni Brown, who went 5 for 11 en route to 9 points plus two steals.

Carl Hayden Community has already played their next matchup, a 52-43 win against Washington on the 22nd. North Canyon has also already played their next contest (against Carl Hayden Community), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.

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