The Desert Sunrise Golden Hawks will challenge the Marcos de Niza Padres at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Desert Sunrise has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games.
Having struggled with nine losses in a row dating back to last season, Desert Sunrise turned things around against Poston Butte on Friday. They skirted past the Broncos 63-60. The Golden Hawks' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Desert Sunrise relied on the efforts of Ky'Jaun Mccutcheon, who posted 29 points, and Ladamian Jackson, who earned 24 points. Another player making a difference was Colten Young, who had four points and six rebounds.
Meanwhile, Marcos de Niza entered their tilt with La Joya Community on Tuesday with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. They walked away with a 63-56 win over the Fighting Lobos. While the Padres didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-18), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Desert Sunrise's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Marcos de Niza, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 7-1.
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