Demons Break Away After Halftime

The opening quarter felt like a chess match. Both teams traded buckets, tested pace, and landed early jabs, ending the first tied at 13–13. From that point on, Dysart shifted gears and never looked back. The Demons broke the game open in the second quarter, outscoring Desert Sunrise 25–14 to take a 38–27 lead into halftime. DJ Tillman sparked the momentum with aggressive drives into the paint, strong finishes, and a pair of clean free throws. Santiago Leyva added to the surge with tough finishes at the rim and timely kick-outs that kept the offense flowing. Dysart came out of the locker room with purpose. Jordan Cruz provided an immediate spark with back-to-back buckets early in the third quarter, while Ashton Havvard made his presence felt inside, controlling the glass, dishing assists, and creating second-chance opportunities through contact. By the fourth quarter, the Demons had full control. Malik Ayers delivered timely points off the bench, and Carmelo Tillman ignited the sideline with a quick-catch three that sealed the momentum. Desert Sunrise continued to battle behind steady minutes from K. McCutcheon and Cory Yateman, who both knocked down shots and tried to chip away at the deficit. From a tied opening to complete command, Dysart turned effort into execution and closed out a 79–63 win that was firmly earned from the second quarter on..