After eight games on the road, Pusch Ridge Christian Academy is heading back home. They will take on the Palo Verde Titans at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hopefully Pusch Ridge Christian Academy is not getting complacent, as they presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Palo Verde in Arizona (Pusch Ridge Christian Academy is ranked 96th, while Palo Verde is ranked 257th).
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy posted their biggest victory since November 28, 2023 on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 51-30 margin over Florence. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory Pusch Ridge Christian Academy has posted against Florence since December 21, 2016.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Hannah Johnson out in front who scored nine points along with four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Noelle Sunukjian, who scored ten points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Meanwhile, Palo Verde's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Wednesday after their 12th straight loss. They were dealt a 54-25 loss at the hands of Sabino. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Palo Verde has suffered since December 13, 2023.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 10-7. As for Palo Verde, their loss was their fifth straight at home, which bumped their record down to 1-14.
Everything came up roses for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy against Palo Verde in their previous meeting back in January of 2023 as the squad secured a 59-28 win. Does Pusch Ridge Christian Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Palo Verde turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
