Higley hadn't done well against Mingus recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Higley Knights breezed by the Mingus Marauders to the tune of 57-24. For the Knights, this counts as revenge for the 34-28 win the Marauders walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January of 2018.
Higley got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Cadence Murdough out in front who had ten points in addition to seven rebounds and five steals. Murdough has been hot , having posted two or more steals the last six times she's played. Ava Taliaferro was another key player, earning 12 points.
Higley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in January.
Mingus' loss came despite strong showings from Savannah Tobias and Riana Barre. Tobias had 12 points along with seven steals, while Barre earned no points plus seven rebounds and four steals.
The win made it two in a row for Higley and bumps their season record up to 2-0. As for Mingus, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Higley wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 62-29 victory against Thunderbird on the 25th. Mingus has also already played their next game, a 69-26 win against Mountain Ridge on the 25th.
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