Benedictine Mesa came out strong and established an early lead against Navajo Tech, beginning with a quick jumper by
Deven Foster and followed by
Malakai Harris's contribution with an assist from Franks. As the game progressed, Benedictine's defensive efforts stifled Navajo Tech, leading to multiple turnovers and capitalizing on scoring opportunities. Key plays included a series of successful three-pointers by
Damian Zivak,
Deven Franks, and
Benjamin Ramirez, helping Benedictine pull away early. With a balanced offensive display, including points in the paint from
Tanner Crawford and strong assists from Harris and others, Benedictine Mesa closed the half with a significant lead, continuing to build momentum and control the game on both ends of the court.
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In a dominant second half, Benedictine Mesa's relentless offense and sharp defense led them to widen their lead over Navajo Tech. The Redhawks opened with back-to-back layups by
Tanner Crawford, followed by a thunderous dunk fromÂ
Malakai Harris that set the tone.
Deven Foster continued the scoring spree with a three-pointer, aided by a timely steal and assist from Franks, pushing Benedictine's advantage. With seamless plays and consecutive rebounds, Benedictine capitalized on Navajo Tech's turnovers, as
Jaylin Turner and
Kayson Bryant joined the scoring frenzy. By maintaining their defensive intensity and leveraging quick transitions, Benedictine extended their lead to a remarkable 96 points, wrapping up an impressive performance with a 130-34 triumph, once again breaking the school's scoring record.Â
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Looking Ahead: The Redhawks are back on the court on Friday, November 8
th as they hit the road to play Nobel University at 5:00. PM.Â
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