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In the first round of
the Bull Run district playoffs, the Mustangs defeated visiting Rappahannock
County, 62-56 Monday night at home. The Panthers played hard, but the Mustangs
came out on top with first-team all district Evan Hamme’s 23 points. Pete
Hamill chipped in 10 points, and reserve guard Colin Molano hit three clutch
three-pointers late.
Late in the 4th quarter
Mustang coach, Bill Broderick, drew up a great play that ended up with
sophomore Travis Greene putting the lead out of reach with a layup. The
Mustangs only committed 7 turnovers in the first half, a big improvement
over what has been a problem all year.
The Mustangs face their rivals the
Manassas Park Cougars tonight at Manassas, to determine a regional birth
in playoffs. After two slim losses to the Cougars, Coach Broderick still
feels optimistic. "We can beat this team," said Broderick emphatically.
If the Mustangs fulfill their coach’s belief, they can go to the regional
playoffs for the first time since 1999.
A regional birth in the playoffs
for the Mustangs can be decided by Clarke County. If Clarke County defeats
Strasburg, and the Mustangs defeat the Cougars, than they are automatically
in. However if Strasburg defeats Clarke County, than the Mustangs must
defeat the Cougars tonight, and Strasburg tomorrow night to attain a playoff
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