The Hamilton Huskies hosted the Boulder Creek Jaguars in the 6A semifinals on Friday night and made a comeback to get the win at home.
Post Game Interviews
Daimon Denning was key to the Hamilton win. He’s known on the court as “Mullet Daddy” (peep the sign in the background) but tonight his coach called him the “MVP” @Sports360AZ pic.twitter.com/o5hNdK6JxD
— Claudia Collins (@ClaudiafCollins) February 26, 2022
It sounds like✨the third time is the charm ✨@HuskyAthletics1 head coach Doug Harris gives postgame thoughts after taking down Boulder Creek to earn a spot in the 6A Championship. @Sports360AZ pic.twitter.com/akqlQCBqzb
— Claudia Collins (@ClaudiafCollins) February 26, 2022
Quincy Adams transferred from a high school in Frisco, Texas and made an instant impact on the Huskies this season. Safe to say he “turned up” for this game. @Sports360AZ pic.twitter.com/Tha6scxe6u
— Claudia Collins (@ClaudiafCollins) February 26, 2022
Game Timeline
Boulder Creek got a hot start and looked like a championship team in the first half. Rowan McKenzie was just one of a few Jaguars sinking threes throughout this matchup.
Claudia Collins is courtside checking out the 6A final four. The Hamilton Huskies host Boulder Creek. Follow Claudia for live updates👇🏽💥 https://t.co/WtoD4UVtLf
— Sports360AZ (@Sports360AZ) February 26, 2022
And he drowns another!
Boulder Creek leads Hamilton 14-7 after the first quarter. @Sports360AZ pic.twitter.com/hu0q34uM7x— Claudia Collins (@ClaudiafCollins) February 26, 2022
Daimon Denning was dominating the floor for Hamilton – even when things weren’t looking hopeful for the Huskies early on.
Huskies steal it and Daimon Denning gets the bucket. pic.twitter.com/p2iz2jczzy
— Claudia Collins (@ClaudiafCollins) February 26, 2022
Espn (or “Espy”) Polanski sank a few threes for the Jaguars and his name quickly became a staple in this matchup.
Everyone’s jaw just – Hit. The. Floor. – Check out the Espn Polanski 3️⃣ from way WAYYYY back 🔥🔥🔥 @Sports360AZ pic.twitter.com/txBREWZGRy
— Claudia Collins (@ClaudiafCollins) February 26, 2022
Boulder Creek took a very comfortable 12-point lead heading as they headed to the locker rooms during halftime. While the Jaguars were enjoying the first-half victory the Huskies were “turning up” in the locker room according to Quincy Adams.
Hamilton sinks one from behind the arc but Boulder Creek holds onto the ball for the final seconds. Hamilton trails the Jaguars, 30-18 heading into the locker rooms.
I expect a ~lively~ second half. @Sports360AZ pic.twitter.com/AantTLAHNV
— Claudia Collins (@ClaudiafCollins) February 26, 2022
I predicted a lively second half (see Tweet above) and a lively second half is exactly what we got. The Huskies started to make a run and were able to hold off a very aggressive Boulder Creek offense.
The @Hamilton_High Huskies are the first to score in the second half but the Jaguars are quick to follow, 32-21. @Sports360AZ pic.twitter.com/aguZSdGYeL
— Claudia Collins (@ClaudiafCollins) February 26, 2022
Slayde Makaila lays it in and the Huskies are starting a much needed run. It’s now 3️⃣8️⃣-3️⃣4️⃣, Jaguars lead. @Sports360AZ pic.twitter.com/rHYPDAWo2d
— Claudia Collins (@ClaudiafCollins) February 26, 2022
Daimon Denning absolutely set the tone for the fourth (but not final) quarter of the game.
We head into the 4th quarter!
Huskies trail the Jaguars 4️⃣2️⃣-3️⃣9️⃣.
Daimon Denning maybe setting the tone for the final quarter? @Sports360AZ pic.twitter.com/YH6FBaTGky— Claudia Collins (@ClaudiafCollins) February 26, 2022
Hanilton finally tied Boulder Creek with just 7 minutes left to play. Both sides of the gym were on their feet.
Hamilton makes the comeback. That free throw ties it at 4️⃣2️⃣. Under 7:00 to play. @Sports360AZ pic.twitter.com/DeGyEuHx3U
— Claudia Collins (@ClaudiafCollins) February 26, 2022
What seems improbable in the first half became a reality as the Hamilton Huskies found their groove and took the lead.
And just like that @Hamilton_High Huskies take the lead. It’s 4️⃣4️⃣-4️⃣3️⃣ with 4:11 left to play. Daimon Denning making magic for the Huskies in the 2nd half. pic.twitter.com/ghCaF6F9wN
— Claudia Collins (@ClaudiafCollins) February 26, 2022
Something tells me these final minutes will involve a whole lot of lead changes. 👀 I think everyone will be on their feet during the final seconds. @Sports360AZ pic.twitter.com/GquD2JzDnC
— Claudia Collins (@ClaudiafCollins) February 26, 2022
Spoiler alert: you can skip ahead to the 5:06 mark to catch Daimon Denning sinking a three to tie the game in the final seconds and force the game into OT.
Final 2 minutes in the 6A semifinals between the Hamilton Huskies & Boulder Creek Jaguars 🔥🏀🏆 https://t.co/ovH8rbK0Rr
— Claudia Collins (@ClaudiafCollins) February 26, 2022
Hamilton came out of the gates with the first score in OT.
Some OT action for y’all. @Hamilton_High takes a 52-49 lead with 2:45 left to play. @Sports360AZ pic.twitter.com/6k9dbpdAbu
— Claudia Collins (@ClaudiafCollins) February 26, 2022
Now, the final moments of the 6A semifinals. The Huskies came back from a 12-point deficit in the first half and forced a win in overtime.
Final minutes (for real this time?) Hamilton vs. Boulder Creek https://t.co/jiprFlzISt
— Claudia Collins (@ClaudiafCollins) February 26, 2022
