Carson High senior Dylan O’Dell goes up for a block against Douglas Friday night, during the Senators’ regular season finale.
Photo by Ron Harpin.
Carson High School boys basketball didn't have the season it was hoping for this winter, but the Senators still have a chance to make some noise in postseason play.
Monday night, the Senators will take part in the Class 4A North regional play-in game as the No. 9 seed.
With the No. 9 seed comes a road game at No. 8 McQueen at 7 p.m. The winner will play Wednesday at No. 1 Damonte Ranch.
Capping the regular season
The effort level from the Senators was much improved against Douglas on the Tigers’ Senior Night, despite falling to their rivals in Minden, 73-44.
Coming off a tough loss at home to Bishop Manogue, Carson worked its way through the first quarter, trailing by a single possession.
“The boys knew it. That (Tuesday) was not an appropriate effort,” said Carson head coach Ty Golden. “The boys definitely played a lot harder and competed all the way to the end with guys diving on the floor in the last minute. That’s exciting to see as a coach.”
Michael Hughes was the first Senator to hit a shot from the outside Friday night, draining a triple from the wing off an assist from Dylan O’Dell.
Hughes' bucket came after he assisted Demarcus Brewster on a layup the offensive possession prior.
Down 14-9, Hughes once again knocked down a triple from the wing – this time off a pass from Justin Moore, who had grabbed an offensive board to get possession.
The Tigers moved their lead to eight, 23-15, early in the second quarter before Landon Hoff got in on the action from beyond-the-arc, swishing a triple from the corner.
Justin Moore added four more points to bring Carson within 11 at the halftime intermission, 37-26.
In the third quarter the Tigers took charge, putting up 20 points to the Senators’ six.
Hughes ended his evening with a team-high nine points while Brewster finished with eight.
“It’s been a hard year, but I do love the kids for their heart and effort,” said Golden.
To get a win in the postseason, Golden said it’ll have to be a 32-minute effort.
“Most games we’re in it for a little bit and we have moments. We have to have that mental focus. … If we can just keep it together and stay focused for the full game, then we will make a run at it. All you can ask for is a chance,” said Golden.