In an electrifying matchup at the Grind Session, Albuquerque Prep secured a nail-biting victory over Rosemary Anderson with a final score of 81-80. The game, filled with intense back-and-forth action, reached its climax in the final seconds, thanks to the heroic efforts of Christian Gilliland.
Gilliland, who was the standout player of the game, took his team on his back in the dying moments. With mere seconds left on the clock, he drove the lane and drew a crucial foul. This put him on the line with just 0.2 seconds remaining in the game. With the score tied at 80-80, the pressure was on. Gilliland missed the first free throw, maintaining the tie, but he showed his composure by sinking the second shot, clinching the victory for Albuquerque Prep.
Gilliland’s performance was nothing short of spectacular, earning him the MVP title with an impressive 35 points and 4 rebounds. Brandon Mason Jr. also contributed significantly to the win, scoring 17 points and grabbing 4 rebounds.
Looking ahead, Albuquerque Prep will face Dream City Christian on Sunday at 12:30 pm. This game promises to be a thrilling encounter as two seasoned coaches, Kyle Weaver of Dream City Christian and Brandon Mason of Albuquerque Prep, lead their teams into battle.
On the other side, Hunter Carter came agonizingly close to a double-double for Rosemary Anderson, finishing with 24 points and 9 rebounds in the narrow loss. Rosemary Anderson will seek redemption when they take on Prolific Prep at 2:30 pm on Sunday in the final Grind Session game of the Crush in the Valley.
As anticipation builds for these upcoming games, fans can expect high-energy performances and strategic play from all teams involved. As always you can catch all the action on Tanager Sports at www.tanagersports.tv.
