Swift crush Mustangs, 67-26

The Nazareth Swifts beat the Wildorado Mustangs 67-26 in a district game.

The Swifts charged out ahead in the first quarter, 27-8, and continued to widen their lead in the second quarter, to close out the first half 38-11.

Naz offense continue to attack the board in the third quarter, adding another eight points to their lead, 54-19. The fourth quarter the claimed the victory 67-26.

Shooting percentages for the Swifts were field goals at 47% (24/51) and free throws 71% (10/14). Naz picked up 13 assists, eight offensive rebounds, 22 defensive rebounds, and five steals.

Top shots for Nazareth were Kaden Cleavinger with 28 points, one assist, one offensive and defensive rebound, three steals and two fouls; and Luke Betzen with 10 points, four assists, one offensive re bound, three defensive rebounds and two fouls.

Contributing players were Carson Heiman with eight points, two assists, one offensive rebound, two defensive rebounds and one foul; Derek Dyer with seven points, three offensive rebounds, one defensive rebound and one foul; Jayden High with six points, one assist, one defensive rebound and two fouls; Aidan Moore with six points, one offensive rebound, four defensive rebound and two fouls; Trent Gerber with two points, four assists, one offensive rebound, six defensive rebounds, two steals and two fouls; and Luke Schulte with one assist and four defensive rebounds.