Crimson Cliffs gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Thursday. They walked away with a 62-54 win over the Salem Hills Skyhawks. For the Mustangs, this counts as revenge for the 61-45 victory the Skyhawks walked away with the last time they faced one another back in December of 2022.
Crimson Cliffs' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Mckay Lindquist led the charge by going 7 for 15 en route to 16 points plus three steals. Another player making a difference was Travis Murdock, who had 12 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals.
Crimson Cliffs was working as a unit and finished the game with 18 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Salem Hills only racked up nine.
Despite the loss, Salem Hills still got an impressive performance from Jacoby Gustin, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds. What's more, Gustin also posted a 80% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's posted since back in January. Ethan Hopkins was another key player, posting eight points.
Crimson Cliffs has already played their next game, a 78-76 win against American Heritage on the 22nd. As for Salem Hills, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 64-50 defeat against Dixie on the 22nd.
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