The Desert Mountain Wolves (19-5) boys basketball team will face the Mesa Jackrabbits (21-5) on Monday, Feb. 5 @ 7 p.m. MST.
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Desert Mountain has won eight of its last nine games, with the lone loss being to Notre Dame Prep (21-4).
They have been dominant offensively, averaging just over 78 points per game. However, the defense has held them back some, giving up almost 70 points a game.
Desert Mountain Boys’ Basketball beats Sierra Canyon in a nail biter @ Hoop Classic. 🐺❤️🐾🏀 #BecauseKids pic.twitter.com/4SuasuBNEU
— Desert Mountain High School (@DMHSSUSD) December 3, 2023
The Wolves went 27-5 last season and made it to the semifinal of the Open Division playoffs as the No. 13 seed. Despite a sensational run to the final four, they were defeated by the eventual champions Perry Pumas.
The team will now look to finish this last stretch of the season strong and make a potiential championship run.
Jackrabbits look to extend win streak
Mesa has been rolling and is currently on a nine-game winning streak.
Unlike Desert Mountain, they have hung their hats on defensive play. The team is allowing just 47 points per game and have held opponents to 40 or fewer points in 10 of 26 games this season.
It was a packed gym and the night went exactly how we anticipated, with a BIG WIN over the Toros!! Thank you to an INCREDIBLE student section and the Jackrabbit fans for packing the house! Great job Jackrabbits! pic.twitter.com/PLWL5zS7qD
— Mesa Athletics (@MesaHSathletics) January 17, 2024
The Jackrabbits finish their season against the Wolves and can potentially enter the playoffs on a 10-game winning streak.
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Saleh Awwad is a writer/reporter covering the Arizona State Sun Devils, Phoenix High School Sports, and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @SalehAwwad_
