Live Action: Del Norte @ Manzano – 12/9/23
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Final Score: Del Norte 53 Manzano 51 Co-Players of the Game: Julian Castillo Julian Castillo 5'10" | CG Del Norte | 2026 State NM , Del Norte – 17 pts, 2 Reb, 1 ast and Francois Satchivi Francois Satchivi 6'1"…
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Continue ReadingFinal Score: Del Norte 53 Manzano 51
Co-Players of the Game: Julian Castillo Julian Castillo 5'10" | CG Del Norte | 2026 State NM , Del Norte – 17 pts, 2 Reb, 1 ast and Francois Satchivi Francois Satchivi 6'1" | CG Del Norte | 2026 State NM , Del Norte – 17 pts, 5 Reb, 1 ast
Leader in Points: Francois Satchivi Francois Satchivi 6'1" | CG Del Norte | 2026 State NM & Julian Castillo Julian Castillo 5'10" | CG Del Norte | 2026 State NM , Del Norte – 17
Leader in Rebounds: Shane Erni Shane Erni 6'6" | PF Manzano | 2024 State NM , Manzano – 12
Leader in Assists: Jeremy Reynolds, Manzano – 3
Leader in Steals: Kareem Otway Kareem Otway 6'3" | SF Manzano | 2024 State NM , Manzano – 3
Leader in Blocks: Shane Erni Shane Erni 6'6" | PF Manzano | 2024 State NM , Manzano – 3
This game was controlled by Del Norte for the majority of it, and though Manzano made a comeback in the second half, the Knights held on to win it in the last 8 seconds. Both teams were physical, and focused on attacking the basket. Del Norte was able to hit more threes in the end, and it ended up winning them the game down the stretch.
This is the first time I have co-players of the game, as both players contributed huge in different parts of the game. Francois Satchivi Francois Satchivi 6'1" | CG Del Norte | 2026 State NM controlled the game early before fouling out in the 4th quarter. He showcased great touch around the rim, and his speed that allows his to get to his spots at will. Julian Castillo Julian Castillo 5'10" | CG Del Norte | 2026 State NM was clutch late in the game, getting to the free throw line, and hitting the game-winning bank shot with 8 seconds left to give the Knights the lead. His shooting was consistent throughout the game, and he plays with a confidence and a motor that gives him an edge.
Dakarai Morenike was the primary rebounder for Del Norte, leading the team with 9 rebounds, and controlling the paint for the team. He was able to create offense inside and out, getting offensive rebounds, and leading the team with 2 assists. Jayden Davis Jayden Davis 5'10" | SG Del Norte | 2025 State NM was aggressive with the ball in his hands, chipping in 6 points on 2/4 from 3.
Regardless of the loss, Manzano put up a great effort on both ends of the floor, with Shane Erni Shane Erni 6'6" | PF Manzano | 2024 State NM and Joaquin Ramos Joaquin Ramos 6'3" | PF Manzano | 2024 State NM both grabbing double-digit rebounds, with 12 and 10 respectively. Erni was a monster on defense as well, contributing 3 blocks and a steal. Kareem Otway Kareem Otway 6'3" | SF Manzano | 2024 State NM was clutch in the fourth quarter, putting up 13 points and 3 steals on the game, and throwing down a monster dunk off his own steal to tie the game at one point.
Donavan Rhodes Donavan Rhodes 5'11" | SG Manzano | 2024 State NM was the leading scorer for the Monarchs, putting up 16 points, and adding on 3 rebounds, an assist and a steal. He showed his ability to get to the free throw line, and knocked them down late to keep Manzano in it. Though he struggled with turnovers, he was able to succeed as a primary ball handler. Jeremy Reynolds was valuable at the point guard position, leading the team in assists and jumping in passing lanes to grab 2 steals.