Sophomores shine as Cochise downs Central Arizona

DOUGLAS, Ariz. — The Lady Apaches were looking to end the regular season on a high note as they hosted the Central Arizona Vaqueras on sophomore night. Cochise was coming off of a blowout win vs Yavapai, while Central had recently lost a nail-biter to Arizona Western.

The Apaches took control from tip-off, going on a 17-2 run to begin the game finishing the quarter with a 16-point lead. Cochise was able to add on to their lead by going on an 8-0 run to start the 2nd quarter, taking a 38-16 lead into the break. Scoring evened out in the 3rd quarter as the teams traded buckets, but Cochise maintained their 22-point lead. Central began to show life in the 4th quarter, outscoring Cochise 23-13, but by the sound of the buzzer, they could not overcome the Apaches 13-point lead.

Sophomore Jessie Joaquim tracked another double-double with a 16-point, 11-rebound night. Sophomores Karolina Padilla and Micayla Silas had 16 and 13 points, respectively. Sophomore Michelle Nkolo also had a double-double with a 10-point, 13-rebound performance. Each of the seven sophomores managed to get into the scoring column in their final regular-season game.

Up Next…

Cochise Women's Basketball (20-9, 12-5) will be on the road for the Region 1 Semifinal against Eastern Arizona (23-6, 13-4) on Saturday, March 8th, in Thatcher, Arizona.

(Submitted by: Jacob Saavedra, Cochise College Sports Information Assistant)