While Desert Mountain didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-18), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They blew past the Cicero Prep Academy Centurions 67-19 on Wednesday. With that win, the Wolves brought their scoring average up to 51.6 points per game.
Desert Mountain found their leader in freshman Bella Aguirre, who went 6 for 8 from beyond the arc en route to 24 points plus seven assists and six rebounds. Those seven assists set a new season-high mark for Aguirre. Nicolette Kelly was another key player, scoring eight points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Desert Mountain smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive games dating back to last season.
Desert Mountain's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Cicero Prep Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Desert Mountain will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on Sunrise Mountain at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Desert Mountain has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Cicero Prep Academy, they will take on Leading Edge Academy - GEC at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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