Salem Hills kicked off their season on the road on Thursday and hit a couple of potholes. They took a 62-54 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Crimson Cliffs Mustangs. The Skyhawks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mustangs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2022.
Despite the loss, Salem Hills still got an impressive performance from Jacoby Gustin, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Gustin a new career-high in offensive rebounds (six). Ethan Hopkins was another key player, earning eight points.
Crimson Cliffs' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mckay Lindquist, who went 7 for 15 en route to 16 points plus three steals. Another player making a difference was Travis Murdock, who scored 12 points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Salem Hills has already played their next game, a 64-50 loss against Dixie on the 22nd. Crimson Cliffs has also already played their next matchup, a 78-76 victory against American Heritage on the 22nd.
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