Recap: Ridgeview Wolf Pack vs. Independence Falcons
The Ridgeview Wolf Pack had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They took down Independence 52-38 on Wednesday. The victory was just what Ridgeview needed coming off of a 67-31 defeat in their prior match.
Kenadi Walton continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines, scoring 19 points along with nine rebounds and six steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points she has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Alyse Brooks, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 13 rebounds.
When it comes to explaining why Independence lost, one person who can't be blamed is Kaylynn Bolden. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 21 points and 23 rebounds. Bolden has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last 13 times she's played. Olivia Fletcher was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with three steals.
Even though they lost, Independence smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 26 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ridgeview only pulled down 18 offensive rebounds.
The victory got Ridgeview back to even at 9-9. As for Independence, they bumped their record down to 7-10 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ridgeview will take on Highland at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Highland will have to bring their A-game into this one, as they are staring down a pretty big deficit in the MaxPreps California Rankings (they are ranked 1211th, while Ridgeview is ranked 491st). As for Independence, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Stockdale at 6:30 p.m. Stockdale is coming into the match on a five-game losing streak.
