Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Sunrise Mountain). They blew past the Lake Havasu Knights 89-33 on Friday. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Sunrise Mountain's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Caden Hammond, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds. Marcus Murray was another key player, going 6 for 9 on his way to 12 points and four steals.
Mustangs
| 01/12/24 vs Kellis | 20 |
| 01/10/25 vs Lake Havasu | 18 |
| 11/29/23 @ Horizon | 18 |
| 02/02/24 vs Paradise Valley | 18 |
| 12/12/23 vs Desert Mountain | 17 |
Sunrise Mountain smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in February of 2024.
Despite the loss, Lake Havasu had strong showings from Zacharee Bennetch, who posted nine points, and Emerson Kuch, who went 6 of 12 on his way to 12 points and seven rebounds.
Sunrise Mountain's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-9. As for Lake Havasu, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-10.
Sunrise Mountain and Lake Havasu could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Arizona Rankings. Sunrise Mountain (ranked 135th) will meet Notre Dame Prep (ranked ninth) at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Lake Havasu (ranked 279th) will meet Ironwood (ranked 14th) at 7:00 p.m. on January 17th.
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