Desert Hills was handed a 31-point loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 50-47 victory over the Pine View Panthers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Thunder have posted since January 18, 2024.
Several Panthers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Ella Fiefia, who went 6 for 10 on her way to 15 points and seven rebounds. Fiefia is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last ten games she's played. Reese Gustin was another key player, putting up 11 points and five boards.
Desert Hills is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 8-7 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.8 points per game. As for Pine View, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Desert Hills will host Cedar at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Pine View, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the Pine View Panthers take on the Hurricane Tigers at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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