Basketball Recap: Hayden Piles Up the Points Against Dugway

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Manila, Hayden was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Dugway Mustangs 62-31. The victory continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won three in a row.

Leading Hayden to victory were Jace Bene and Justin Preston. Bene went 9-for-14 en route to 18 points along with five rebounds and five steals, while Preston posted 18 points and four steals. Those 18 points gave Preston a new career-high. Cameron Morrison was another key player, putting up six points and three steals.

Hayden's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Dugway, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hayden will take on Dolores at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Dugway, they will square off against Beaver Dam at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.