Casa loses marathon four overtime game

<p>Casa Grande High School's Gauchos finally ran out of steam, losing a marathon game at Redwood last week, 80-67, in a contest that went four overtimes. </p><p>Casa Grande led 23-17 at the half and 31-30 after three quarters. A wild final period found both teams carrying 48 points at the buzzer. </p><p>Each team scored seven points in the first overtime, four in the second and five in the third. </p><p>Redwood's host Giants finally took charge in the fourth overtime, outscoring the Gauchos, 16-3.</p><p>Cetrick Yeanay continued his high-scoring ways with 28 points for the Gauchos, with Aaron Dal Poggetto adding 12. Yeanay was six of 12 from 3-point range. </p><p>Jon Christy grabbed 12 rebounds and Jake Ielmorini 10 for the Gauchos, with Ielmorini also having five steals. </p><p>Senior Samson Donick was unstoppable for Redwood, scoring 30 points that included three 3-point baskets in five attempts. He also pulled down 11 rebounds. Teammate Joe Compagno helped with 21 points.</p><p>Now 3-2 for the season, Casa Grande hosts its own Brett Callan Memorial Tournament this week, with the Gauchos opening Thursday night at 8 o'clock against Alameda. </p><p>Redwood is now 7-3.</p>