Hoops in the Sun: Skull Gang vs. Higher Ground

Two new teams to make their hoops in the sun debut, Skull Gang vs. Higher Ground .

First quarter, Higher Ground took advantage of Skull Gangs turnovers. Higher Ground over Skull Gang 27-13. Once in the second quarter, Skull Gang got within 5 late. Skull Gangs Defense got them back in the game after trailing early. And just like that Skull Gang cuts into the lead. 35-34 at the half. Mike Marin from Higher ground with 9 points, Super Mack for Skull Gang also with 9 to lead his team. Skull Gang had the momentum to end the first half, but Mike Marin continued his sharp shooting ( 16 points)with a 3-pointer at the end of the third. Higher Ground with the lead 58- 50. This game went down to the wire during the final 12 minutes. Skull Gang would finally take the lead midway through the fourth 74-71. Higher Ground started off hot so early in the game but went silent in the fourth. Final score 80-74. Scoring leader, Dobie with 19 for Skull Gang.