Recap: Union Mine Diamondbacks vs. Liberty Ranch Hawks
The Union Mine Diamondbacks suffered their biggest loss yet this season on Tuesday. Their tough 58-33 loss to Liberty Ranch might stick with them for a while. Union Mine has struggled against Liberty Ranch recently, as their matchup on Tuesday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Union Mine's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kyra Wooden, who scored nine points along with two steals and two blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Kamdyn Keeler, who scored seven points.
Liberty Ranch's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Haley Smith, who scored 21 points along with seven rebounds and four steals. Summer Mccoy was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Union Mine's defeat dropped their record down to 14-10. As for Liberty Ranch, their win was their 15th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Union Mine on the road again on Friday and play against Rosemont at 7:00 p.m. on January 26th. As for Liberty Ranch, they will square off against Bradshaw Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bradshaw Christian has now lost 15 straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since November 27.
