Crimson Cliffs couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They took a 57-50 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Kanab Cowboys on Wednesday. The defeat continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Cowboys: they've now lost four in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Crimson Cliffs lost, don't look at Alyssa Whittaker. Despite the final result, she went 8 for 16 en route to 21 points plus seven rebounds and four steals. Coco Korella was another key player, scoring eight points along with seven assists and two steals.
The win was the 15th in a row (dating back to last season) for Kanab, bringing their record for this year to 2-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Crimson Cliffs will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Beaver at 7:00 p.m. on December 3rd. As for Kanab, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Desert Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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