Basketball Recap: Ben Lambe's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Pusch Ridge Christian Academy over ALA - Ironwood

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 49-37 to the ALA - Ironwood Warriors. The Lions were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Warriors earlier this season, when they won 77-55.

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ben Lambe, who posted nine points along with six boards and three blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Santino Almazan, who had 13 points.

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for ALA - Ironwood, they pushed their record up to 7-2 with the win, which was their third straight on the road.

When Pusch Ridge Christian Academy and ALA - Ironwood next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Pusch Ridge Christian Academy will try to stop Buena's three-game winning streak when the meet at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Pusch Ridge Christian Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 60.6 points per game this season. Similarly, ALA - Ironwood will try to stop Florence's three-game winning streak when the meet at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.