After a string of seven wins, the Gila Ridge Hawks's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They were beaten by Desert Ridge 57-30. Gila Ridge found out winning isn't easy when you don't work as a unit and post 15 fewer assists than your opponent.
Gila Ridge's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bella DeCorse, who almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Gettings, who scored eight points along with six rebounds.
Desert Ridge's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kaycee Steinke, who scored 22 points along with seven rebounds and two steals. Steinke is on a roll when it comes to points, as she's now scored 15 or more in the last eight games she's played. Another player making a difference was Saige Miller, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 15 rebounds.
Gila Ridge's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-3. As for Desert Ridge, their win bumped their record up to 14-10.
Gila Ridge will be playing in front of their home fans against the Wolverines at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Desert Ridge, they will head out on the road to face off against the Hawks at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Arizona (Highland is ranked 74th, while the Jaguars are ranked 80th).
