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Coyotes win wild one at South Platte

After building up a 5 point halftime lead, Potter-Dix hung on to claim a 36-35 win at South Platte on Saturday. But the outcome was hardly certain in the game’s waning moments.

The home side took a 35-34 lead with 1:22 remaining and clung to the narrow advantage for almost a minute. With just over 30 seconds on the clock, Taylor Juelfs forced her way into the paint, issued a quick turn and drained a critical jumper.

“That’s the only move I’ve got,” Juelfs said of the pivot that opened the shot.

Forced to foul, South Platte sent Juelfs to the line moments later. The Coyotes’ senior sank both fr...

 

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