Recap: Apollo Hawks vs. Kellis Cougars
The Apollo Hawks lost to the Kellis Cougars back in January, but the Apollo Hawks didn't allow the Kellis Cougars the same satisfaction on Monday. Apollo blew past Kellis, posting a 76-47 win on the road. Given Apollo's advantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 92nd, while Kellis is ranked 204th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Apollo's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Elijah White, who scored 18 points. Another player making a difference was DeQuean Bryant, who scored 14 points.
Apollo is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 9-2 record this season. As for Kellis, their loss dropped their record down to 5-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Apollo will be home for the holidays to greet Ironwood at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Ironwood knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past ten contests -- so hopefully Apollo likes a good challenge. As for Kellis, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Willow Canyon at 7:00 p.m. on December 20th. Willow Canyon is coming into the contest hot, having won their last seven games.
