Show Low unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Page Sand Devils on Thursday, falling 57-35. The contest was up for grabs at halftime, but sadly the Cougars struggled afterwards.
When it comes to explaining why Show Low lost, don't look at Raquel Wilson. Despite the final result, she went 6 for 15 en route to 17 points plus six steals. The dominant performance also gave Wilson a new career-high in threes (three). Another player making a difference was Tatum Moore, who scored seven points in addition to six rebounds and two blocks.
Tayla Franklin had a dynamite game for Page, going 7 for 10 from beyond the arc en route to 31 points plus five rebounds and four steals. LeLaura Yazzie was another key player, earning 12 points plus four steals and two blocks.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Show Low Cougars challenge the Chinle Wildcats at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Page, they will venture away from home to challenge Winslow at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Page is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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