Maple Mountain uses defense to advance

20.05.12

SALT LAKE CITY — Maple Mountain head coach Cory Green's instructions from the sideline focused on one key ingredient throughout the entire 32 minutes.

Defense.

Green knew just how important a role defense plays when two teams are as evenly matched as the Golden Eagles and the Bountiful Braves.

Both have several players capable of getting to the basket. Both are able to shift the momentum and enjoy long runs.

Despite the even match-up, the Golden Eagles soared to a 61-53 victory over the Braves with a well-distributed scoring effort. Aleksa Gappmayer posted 21 points in the win.

The game had several late lead changes, and every time the Golden Eagles let their guard down, a Bountiful attack ensued. In fact, Maple Mountain struggled on defense in the first quarter and Bountiful had an advantage.

The Braves got off to a fast start with a strong in-and-out game — finding the cutters and kicking it out for the open jumper when the middle was congested. Taylor Boroson and Abbey Wilson each had four in the quarter.

Source: Deseret News