Douglas, AZ — The Apaches hosted Eastern Arizona in front of a packed house on Monday for a Region I title. The first half was a back and forth battle that had 5 ties and 6 lead changes ending with Cochise leading 48-42 at halftime.
Within the first 5 minutes, Cochise had built a 20-point lead. The Gila Monsters were never able to really get themselves back into the ball game. Small 6-0 runs were matched by Cochise never really making it close. Arell Henning, the tournament MVP, finished the game with 34 points making 7 three-point shots. Dallas Polk-Hilliard followed with 16, and Jawan Stepney and Justin Jones each added 12. The final score ended up Apaches 98 Gila Monster 76.
“This was a great all-around effort once again by our team. We are going to enjoy this tonight and get ready for Salt Lake” says Head Coach Jerry Carrillo. The Apaches will travel to Salt Lake and play this Saturday in the District game for the 2nd straight year with a chance to go to Hutch on the line.