Prescott rides wave of momentum to Division 3 State Tournament

Mar. 13—The Prescott Cardinals aren't your typical state tournament team. Prescott lost three big seniors from last season's team, had just one player average double figures in scoring this season and have a pair of sophomores that are a vital part of the team.

Somehow, someway, Prescott made it work. The Cardinals took some lumps in the middle of the year but rallied to win 10 of their last 11 games to grab a split of the Middle Border Conference title and win the wide open Sectional 1 of Division 3.

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