Basketball Recap: South Piles Up the Points Against Hayden

South had to skate by with only a two-point margin when they last took the court, which might have inspired the 27-point drubbing they dealt Hayden on Friday. The South Bison simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Hayden Tigers 65-38. Given the Bison's advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 40th in Wyoming, while the Tigers are ranked 306th in Colorado), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

South got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Dominic Callahan out in front who went 6 for 8 on his way to 16 points and six steals. Callahan is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Aiden Mitchell was another key player, going 7 of 13 on his way to 16 points along with eight rebounds and seven steals.

South smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive board total in three consecutive contests.

Despite the defeat, Hayden had strong showings from Cameron Morrison, who posted 11 points and six rebounds, and Jace Bene, who had five points and nine rebounds. That's the most points Morrison has posted since back in December of 2023.

The win got South back to even at 3-3. As for Hayden, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.

South didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, an 80-63 loss against Stargate School on the 21st. As for Hayden, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 61-21 defeat against Eagle Ridge Academy on the 21st.