Sunrise Mountain had to endure a four-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 62-53 win over the Salpointe Catholic Lancers on Tuesday. This was payback for the Mustangs, who suffered a 61-58 loss the last time these two teams met.
Sunrise Mountain was led to victory by Marcus Murray and Caden Hammond. Murray earned 15 points plus five assists and five rebounds, while Hammond went 6 for 13 en route to 16 points plus three blocks and two steals. Hammond is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Trey Hill, who posted seven points plus nine rebounds.
Sunrise Mountain smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.
Sunrise Mountain's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Salpointe Catholic, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Sunrise Mountain and Carl Hayden Community will face off at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. One thing working in Carl Hayden Community's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for Salpointe Catholic, they will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on Mesquite at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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