Tigers use height to beat Warriors

Written by Patrick Blake on January 19, 2012 in Hurricane, Snow Canyon, Sports, Top Sports Stories - No comments

HURRICANE – The Hurricane Tigers (3-2, 9-4) used another Boston Gubler double-double to power past the Snow Canyon Warriors (2-3, 7-6).

The Warrior press bothered the Tigers who turned the ball over 21 times in the game. The Tigers outrebounded the Warriors by six and had six more blocked shots.

Taylor Parker led the way with a game high 17 points for the Tigers including seven rebounds. Gubler finished with 16 points and 12 rebounds and Colton Marshall added 15 poitns.

Chandler Gines and Ben Smith were the only Warriors in double figures. Gines had a team high 15 points and Smith added 11 points.

The Warriors are on a three game losing streak and went from a tie for first a week ago to fifth place. The Warriors end the first half of Region play with Cedar at 7 p.m. on Friday.

The Tigers play at Canyon View on Friday at 7 p.m. The Tigers are on a two game winning streak and are in a tie for third place in Region 9.

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Patrick Blake is the host of Blake's Take On Local Sports on Fox News Radio 96.7 fm 1450 am. Patrick was born in Las Vegas, and spent the majority of his life traveling between Las Vegas and St. George. His first word ever said was “touchdown” and he has been a sports fanatic ever since. Patrick’s life revolves heavily around sports and his family. After high school, Patrick went on to play college basketball in California where he later was offered an assistant coaching position. In his free time, Patrick enjoys spending time with his wife and son, coaching high school summer basketball, and playing golf.