Mason Hoke leads Pusch Ridge Christian Academy to victory over Safford

By Team Reports Jan 24, 2024, 11:06am

Recap: Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions vs. Safford Bulldogs

The Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions posted their closest win yet this season on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged Safford out 62-60. The victory was familiar territory for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy who now have three in a row.

Mason Hoke continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, scoring 33 points along with two blocks. As a matter of fact, that's the most points he has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Ben Lambe, who scored 11 points along with eight rebounds and two blocks.

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matches, which provided a massive bump to their 13-8 record this season. As for Safford, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-5.

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy will be playing at home against Sabino at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Safford, they will head out on the road to face off against Palo Verde at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Arizona (Palo Verde is ranked 108th, while Safford is ranked 109th).