The Desert Palms Boys’ Basketball team entered their final game of the state tournament with a one win, one loss record. The game featured the high scoring Peoria Elementary squad versus the quick, tenacious defense of the Firebirds.
The game opened up with our Firebirds stealing passes and making quick lay-ups. The Boys grabbed a stunning 10-0 lead forcing the Peoria coach to call a timeout in the first minute of the game. Streaking down the court, the run and gun fast strike offense of Desert Palms struggled to keep the lead until late in the third quarter when Peoria took a six point lead.
The Boys were led in scoring by Michael Gallardo with 20 points. Michael Reed added 17 and Jon Foltz dropped in 10. With less then a minute left, both Michael Reed and Michael Gallardo added lay-ups to bring Desert Palms up by 1 point. Then, with seconds left, Michael Gallardo scored a free-throw to give the Boys a two point lead. Fighting off two Peoria players, Jon Foltz grabbed a rebound and crashed into the floor, quickly calling a time out to stop the clock with 4 seconds remaining. DP held strong as the buzzer sounded winning third place in the state tournament. The team celebrated on the court to screaming fans and parents.
The game opened up with our Firebirds stealing passes and making quick lay-ups. The Boys grabbed a stunning 10-0 lead forcing the Peoria coach to call a timeout in the first minute of the game. Streaking down the court, the run and gun fast strike offense of Desert Palms struggled to keep the lead until late in the third quarter when Peoria took a six point lead.
The Boys were led in scoring by Michael Gallardo with 20 points. Michael Reed added 17 and Jon Foltz dropped in 10. With less then a minute left, both Michael Reed and Michael Gallardo added lay-ups to bring Desert Palms up by 1 point. Then, with seconds left, Michael Gallardo scored a free-throw to give the Boys a two point lead. Fighting off two Peoria players, Jon Foltz grabbed a rebound and crashed into the floor, quickly calling a time out to stop the clock with 4 seconds remaining. DP held strong as the buzzer sounded winning third place in the state tournament. The team celebrated on the court to screaming fans and parents.
Final score: Desert Palms 51 Peoria 49 in a thriller!
Thanks to everyone who supported the Boys basketball team this season and helped cheer us all the way to a third place trophy for the school!
Thanks to everyone who supported the Boys basketball team this season and helped cheer us all the way to a third place trophy for the school!
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