Boy Bulldogs shock Thunderbirds

Sierra Linda win against Mohave 71-37

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Victor M. Venegas, Sports Editor

After losing their first home game the Bulldogs were looking to prove themselves to the fans that they were a winning team and they did on Friday December 5th.

The Bulldogs started off strong in the first quarter gaining the lead early in the game. Not allowing Mohave to advance on the score board, having a man on man defense causing turn over after turn over. Sierra

“Coach Haagensen and his team encouraging players to make their shots” 
Coach Haagensen and his team encouraging players to make their shots

Linda kept their pace well into the second quarter with Mohave trailing behind greatly. Coach Joshua Haagensen kept his team encouraged from the side lines, not letting them slow their pace. At the end of the half the Bulldogs moral was high as they jogged into the locker room with their heads up high.

Returning from the locker room Sierra Linda didn’t waste any time, picking up where they left off the bulldogs continued scoring shot after shot over the Mohave defense. Greatly increasing their lead throughout the 3rd quarter, Sierra Linda switched players in to give everyone play time.  In the 4th quarter Sierra Linda had not let up on Mohave finishing the game in a victory 71-37.

The team was led in points by Junior Dontae A. scoring a total of 18 points. When asked about his performance,” I feel pretty good our team executed all of our plays, I wouldn’t be able to do it without them” said Dontae.

During a post-game interview Coach Haagensen stated “We got off to a real slow start we were battling a couple of things in the second quarter we turned things on and started playing the game.

 

“Jorge A. (#20) covering Thunderbird player as he looks for an open lane”
Jorge A. (#20) covering Thunderbird player as he looks for an open lane
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Bulldogs warming up before their second home game