Canyon @ Desert Palms Boys 1-21-09

Last night the high scoring Desert Palms Boy’s basketball team hosted Canyon Elementary on Eight Grade Appreciation Night. Michael Gallardo was honored as the teams Most Valuable Player for the season, Wyatt Garner earned “Mr. Hustle”, Connor Higgins earned “Most Improved”, Jon Foltz was “Mr. Ironman”, and Elija Cox “Mr. Rebound”. Canyon had difficulty making jump shots and was only allowed a few inside shots by the Boys tough defense. Tommy Beebe led all rebounders controlling the boards on both ends. David Rodriguez controlled the offense setting up plays so Jerome Frazier could score eight points and Connor Higgins six. The final score: Desert Palms 48 and Canyon 32. The Boy’s record for the regular season: 4 wins and 2 losses. Next up: the boys play Saturday against Santa Fe in the District Tournament. Tip-off is at 10:30 AM at Kachina.