Bishop Gorman’s dominance in high school basketball was on full display as they secured a 61-0 home win over Desert Pines. Maika Eugenio’s exceptional performance, completing six of seven passes for 185 yards and four touchdowns, played a crucial role in their victory. The Gaels compiled 490 offensive yards and scored nine touchdowns, showcasing their offensive prowess. They are set to play at Coronado next, while Desert Pines is awaiting playoff seeding.
In another surprising turn of events, Desert Oasis managed to upset Durango with a 35-6 victory. Vincent Hales threw four touchdown passes for the Diamondbacks, with Chris Villasenor adding three more TDs to the scoreboard. Gavin Winterrowd led the defense with seven tackles, contributing to their impressive win. The Diamondbacks claimed the No. 3 postseason seed and are gearing up to host Sunrise Mountain next. On the other hand, the Trailblazers will host fifth-seeded Clark in their upcoming game.
Coronado secured a 29-15 victory over Foothill, with Aiden Krause and Derek Hurley scoring crucial fourth-quarter rushing touchdowns for the Cougars. The win helped them pull away from the Falcons and maintain their impressive record. Faith Lutheran also clinched a victory with a score of 55-15 against Palo Verde, thanks to Alex Rogers’ stellar performance. Cale Breslin’s two fourth-quarter rushing scores sealed the win for the Crusaders, who are now looking forward to a bye week.
Other notable victories include Green Valley’s 35-14 win over Silverado, Shadow Ridge’s 42-0 victory against Sierra Vista, and Clark’s 42-6 win over Sunrise Mountain. These wins have set the stage for the upcoming playoffs, with teams gearing up to face their opponents in the postseason.
Overall, the high school basketball roundup showcased some thrilling games and surprising upsets, setting the stage for an exciting playoff season. Fans can expect more action-packed games as teams battle it out for the championship title.
