Basketball Recap: Horizon Takes Down North in a Playoff Battle

Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Horizon walked away with it. They secured a 55-51 W over the North Mustangs on Friday. The win continues a trend for the Huskies in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won four in a row.

Ethan Hayes

Steals

01/27/25 @ Arizona College Prep	4
02/21/25 vs North	3
01/08/25 vs Buckeye	3
12/20/24 vs Peoria	3
12/19/24 vs Poston Butte	3
+ 6 more games

Horizon was led to victory by Ethan Hayes and Parker Burke. Hayes posted 14 points and three steals, while Burke shot 64% from the field on his way to 14 points. Hayes has become a key player for Horizon: the team is undefeated when he posts at least three steals, but 9-11 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Gavin Henss, who scored four points and five assists.

Horizon smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. They are 6-1 when they hit their own glass that hard.

Horizon's record is now 15-11. As for North, their loss dropped their record down to 16-10.

Horizon has already played their next matchup, an 81-60 defeat against Buena on the 26th. North does not have any more games scheduled as of now.