The Sandra Day O’Connor Eagles boys basketball team has advanced to the 6A semifinals following a 75-61 victory against the Highland Hawks.
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After being eliminated by Highland in Round One of the Open State Playoffs just over a week before this game, O’Connor got their revenge in the 6A bracket.
Matchup watch: Highland host O’Connor in round one of the Open State Playoffs
The Eagles (20-9) have now put together back-to-back double-digit victories in the conference playoffs.
They will next face the No. 1 seed Boulder Creek Jaguars for a spot in the 6A Championship game. Tip-off is set for Wednesday, Feb. 28 @ 7 p.m. MST.
Highland unable to repeat
After being overwhelmed by Notre Dame Prep in Round Two of the Open Playoffs, the Hawks (21-8) entered 6A playoffs.
Despite being ranked as a higher seed and hosting O’Connor, Highland could not replicate their success during last season’s run.
The defending 6A Champion will not be able to repeat and will now have to look forward to next season.
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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_
