Dynamic duo of Jaycee Bundy and Kealah Faumuina lead Dixie to victory

By Team Reports Feb 16, 2024, 8:57am

Recap: Dixie Flyers vs. Desert Hills Thunder

The Dixie Flyers have not done well against the Desert Hills Thunder recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Dixie came out on top against Desert Hills by a score of 63-56. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.

Leading Dixie to victory were Jaycee Bundy and Kealah Faumuina. Bundy went 6 for 9 from beyond the arc en route to 22 points and 1 assist, while Faumuina scored 31 points along with six rebounds and five blocks. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Faumuina has scored all season. Averi Gledhill was another key contributor, scoring six points along with five rebounds.

Dixie's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 11-11. As for Desert Hills, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season.

Dixie didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 39-37 loss vs. Cedar on the 15th. Desert Hills has also already played their next match, a 76-49 defeat against Snow Canyon on the 15th.

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