Recap: Dixie Flyers vs. Hurricane Tigers
The Dixie Flyers won the last time they faced the Hurricane Tigers, and things went their way on Thursday too. Dixie came out on top against Hurricane by a score of 51-44.
Dixie's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kealah Faumuina, who scored 14 points along with nine rebounds and three steals. The matchup was Faumuina's 13th in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Brinlee Bennett, who scored 14 points along with five rebounds and four steals.
Hurricane's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Abbigail Stout, who scored 11 points. Laynee Walker was another key contributor, scoring 11 points.
Dixie now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Hurricane, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dixie will take on Pine View at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hurricane, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Desert Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Utah (Desert Hills is ranked 64th, while Hurricane is ranked 55th).
