Basketball Recap: Pinnacle Pioneers vs. Gilbert Tigers
Pinnacle put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against the Gilbert Tigers by a score of 52-44. The 52-point effort marked the Pioneers' lowest-scoring contest of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Pinnacle's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Norah Moo, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 16 rebounds. The game was Moo's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Shishawna Begay, who almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine rebounds.
Pinnacle smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gilbert only pulled down 11.
Gilbert lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Contessa Ivy, who went 6 for 12 en route to 15 points plus three steals. Ivy is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Tylaiah Wily was another key player, scoring 11 points plus six rebounds and five assists.
Pinnacle's record now sits at 5-0. As for Gilbert, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-2 record.
Pinnacle will venture away from home to face off against Canyon View at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Pinnacle's defense has only allowed 28 points per game this season, so Canyon View's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Gilbert, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Sunnyside at 7:00 p.m. on December 10th.
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