Durango Wins at the Buzzer vs Centennial, 67-65

Durango stormed out to an 11–3 start and built a 22–8 lead after the first quarter, but Centennial steadily clawed its way back into the game. The Bulldogs erased the deficit and tied it at 53 heading into the fourth, setting the stage for a wild finish. Centennial then scored six quick points to grab the momentum and hold an edge for much of the final period. However, Durango never quit, pushing back ahead in the closing minutes. Centennial guard [player_tooltip player_id='2963138' first='Jayden' last='Ceaser'] later tied it up with 25 seconds. Giving Durango the ball for the final possession. After two timeouts, RJ Riley buried the game-winner at the buzzer.   Final Score - Durango 67 vs Centennial 65    Elijah Outlaw-McDaniel was cooking early for Durango. He opened the game with a sharp cut before adding another bucket in transition. Then settled in and connected on a series of tough shots in the first half. Including a turnaround jumper and a pair of threes to rack up 16 points. After the break, Outlaw-McDaniel stayed aggressive on the glass, pulling down a couple of offensive rebounds and converting inside. While also splashing in another triple.   Stats - 23 Points     Marshal Outlaw-Harvey was a key contributor for Durango last night. He set the tone early, knocking down two triples and consistently getting to the free-throw line in the first half. Outlaw-Harvey stayed aggressive after the break, continuing to draw fouls and burying another three. All in all, it was a solid performance from the sharpshooter.   Stats - 20 Points, 9 FTM     RJ Riley came up in crunch time for the Trailblazers. He received an in bounds pass with just 5.6 seconds left on the clock. Riley then accelerated towards to cup with time winding down, and dropped in a high arcing floater just as time expired. Giving Durango the 67-65 win. It was an incredibly clutch play from the sophomore. Who also scored a few other buckets over the the course of the game.   Stats - 8 Points     [player_tooltip player_id='3173746' first='Grayson' last='Stringer'] impacted the game on both ends yesterday. He capitalized on his activity by converting a couple of transition layups, including one following a steal. On defense, he showcased his timing and awareness, providing a block late in the game against a driving Centennial guard.   Stats - 8 Points     [player_tooltip player_id='2963138' first='Jayden' last='Ceaser'] played a big part in Centennial's near comeback. Trailing 39–31 at halftime, Ceaser came out with purpose, making timely shots to spark a rally. By the end of the third quarter, he had helped the Bulldogs even the score at 53. In the fourth, he continued to hunt shots, and went to the free-throw line with 25 seconds remaining, where he tied it up. Although Centennial ultimately fell short, Ceaser's second-half performance stood out.   Stats - 16 Points     [player_tooltip player_id='2881566' first='Cooper' last='Jenkins'] came alive in the second quarter, where he poured in 15 of his 17 points to give his team a major boost. He found room to operate in the paint, finishing through contact And also drained a couple of shots from beyond the arc to keep the defense honest. In addition to his scoring, Jenkins made his presence felt on the defensive end with a block. Overall, showed off some versatility and he consistently competed on every possession.       [player_tooltip player_id='2450996' first='Gavin' last='Alhstrom'] was in the zone in the first quarter. Making two long range 3-pointers. Later on, Alhstrom made Durango pay at the line. Where he connected on 7 free throws. Despite the loss, Ahlstrom's smooth lefty shooting stroke was evident throughout the game.

Durango stormed out to an 11–3 start and built a 22–8 lead after the first quarter, but Centennial steadily clawed its way back into the game. The Bulldogs erased the deficit and tied it at 53 heading into the fourth, setting the stage for a wild finish. Centennial then scored six quick points to grab the momentum and hold an edge for much of the final period. However, Durango never quit, pushing back ahead in the closing minutes. Centennial guard Jayden Ceaser Jayden Ceaser 6'1" | PG Centennial | 2026 State NV later tied it up with 25 seconds. Giving Durango the ball for the final possession. After two timeouts, RJ Riley buried the game-winner at the buzzer.