Benedictine Mesa delivered a dominant performance on Saturday, cruising to a 119-57 win over Navajo Technical behind a balanced offensive attack and relentless defensive pressure.

First Half: 
The Redhawks wasted no time establishing control, jumping out to an early lead thanks to Damian Zivak, who opened the scoring with three free throws and later buried a three-pointer. Malik Payton electrified the crowd with a dunk and added a three-point play, while Kamron Robinson and Isaiah Howard contributed from beyond the arc. Benedictine Mesa's defense forced multiple turnovers, converting them into fast-break points and building a commanding 63-23 halftime advantage.
Bench production was key in the opening period, with Jayden Standifer, Antione Anderson Jr., and Jack Busenhart providing energy and scoring. The Redhawks' depth allowed them to maintain a high pace and keep Navajo Technical off balance throughout the half.

Second Half: 
The second half was more of the same, as Benedictine Mesa continued to pour it on. Zivak opened the frame with another three-pointer, and Robinson and Blackwell added layups to extend the lead. Standifer and Dunn combined for a series of baskets, while Busenhart thrilled fans with a dunk off a steal by Dunn.
As the game progressed, the Redhawks showcased their depth, with reserves like Awan Kueth, Kaan Alaner, Kayson Bryant, and Miles Chanthavongsa contributing on both ends. Alaner and Bryant connected from deep, Kueth finished strong at the rim, and Chanthavongsa added a transition layup. Benedictine Mesa hit the century mark with over seven minutes remaining and never looked back, closing out the game with a 119-57 victory.