Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only the Bishop Manogue Miners walked away with it. They came out on top against the Cougars by a score of 57-48 on Saturday. Winning may never get old, but Bishop Manogue sure is getting used to it with their 23rd in a row.
Bishop Manogue's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Milasarai Tau led the charge by dropping a double-double on 17 points and ten rebounds. Violet Gordon was another key contributor, scoring 15 points along with six rebounds and two steals.
Several Cougars players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Makyla Elsfelder, who scored six points along with nine rebounds and two blocks. It was the first time this season that Elsfelder pulled down eight or more rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Mackenzie Chase, who scored six points along with eight assists and six rebounds.
Bishop Manogue's win bumped their record up to 24-1. As for Spanish Springs, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-11.
Bishop Manogue will take on Legacy at 3:40 p.m. on Wednesday. Bishop Manogue is coming into the game with 19 straight victories on the road, so Legacy is out to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Spanish Springs, they will take on Canyon Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Canyon Springs has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 183 points over their last three matchups.
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