Basketball Recap: Rio Rico's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

Rio Rico came into Wednesday's game having lost 12 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They enjoyed a cozy 64-46 win over the Santa Rita Eagles on Wednesday. The Hawks pushed the score to 52-30 by the end of the third, a deficit the Eagles cut but never quite recovered from.

When it comes to explaining why Santa Rita lost, don't look at David Gonzales. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 23 points and 12 boards. The match was Gonzales' third in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Vernon Johnson JR, who went 5 of 10 on his way to 12 points and five assists.

Rio Rico's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-11. As for Santa Rita, their record now sits at 3-5.

Rio Rico will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Walden Grove at 7:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025. As for Santa Rita, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Flowing Wells at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. Flowing Wells is coming into the game with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Santa Rita will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.