5 Takeaways from the Canyon Spring, Cheyenne Rivalry Game
Rivalry games are always intense. Canyon Springs and Cheyenne bring out the best in one another. This is one of the more competitive games in the city. Both teams always have very good athletes who can get up and down the floor, and make the game very exciting. Canyon Springs comes into the contest as the #4 rated team in the 4A Division. Canyon Springs have one of the top guards in the city of Las Vegas who is taking the City by storm! 2018 point guard Kevin Legardy of Canyon Springs is on a mission. He is averaging above 25 ppg
5 Things to take away from the game
Defense Intensity:
From the beginning the game was set with defense intensity. Within the first 5 minutes of the game Canyon Springs created seven turnovers that led to 14 points. The full court press with ball pressure was a distraction to Cheyenne’s backcourt. The game temple was in favor of Canyon Springs who have athletes that like to get up and down the floor. That played right into their game plan.
Canyon Spring Backcourt Play:
Coming into the season everyone knew in the city that Canyon Springs have one of the Top guards in 2018 6’1″ PG Kevin Legardy. He poured in 38 points, and help create a temple that was too much for Cheyenne to keep up with. His backcourt running mate is 2020 SG/PG 6’1″ Alexander Spaight, is one of those players that the city don’t know, are talk about. This young man is a very solid player. That helps get his team involved, and plays great defense. They were to much for Cheyenne all night!
Unit 1 Hoop Source Photo: 2018 PG Kevin Legardy, 2020 SG/PG Alexander Spaight of Canyon Springs
Size and Length:
Size and length can always be a distraction to a team. That is not used to seeing it often. Canyon Springs Frontline average around 6’4″ in length. They are very athletic, and recover well on defense. They rebound and get out on the break, and make plays off their athleticism. They out rebounded Cheyenne in double figures. That is a problem on any level in basketball.
Cheyenne Inconsistent Play:
Turnovers is a disaster for any team. Cheyenne guards were rattle all night long, and could not get into a flow. Rebounding and stopping transitional points were a problem. This allowed Canyon Springs to jump out to a big lead. This type of play never allow Cheyenne to get into a flow.
The Coaches Corner:
Looking from the outside-in, one thing that I will say. Cheyenne allow Canyon Springs to take them out of their game plan. The run-and-gun style is what Canyon Springs is known for. They are athletic and very dangerous in the open floor. Cheyenne is known more for ball rotation, and motion offense. This is when they are at their best. They must get back to their game plan in order to have a successful season.