Basketball Recap: Ridge Spring-Monetta's Loss Ends Five-Game Winning Streak at Home

It was a good run, but Ridge Spring-Monetta unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Thursday. They took a 47-28 bruising from the North Eagles. The Trojans were not able to make up for their defeat to the Eagles from their previous meeting back in February of 2024.

Ridge Spring-Monetta's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ny'Asia Young, who posted two points and 12 rebounds. Young is crushing it when it comes to boards: she's pulled down at least nine every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kennedy Ligons, who had eight points and five steals.

Kailen Parks continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines for North, putting up 19 points along with six rebounds and four steals. Another player making a difference was Angionna Hook, who put up seven points in addition to five boards and three steals.

Ridge Spring-Monetta's defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-7. As for North, their victory bumped their record up to 11-8.

Ridge Spring-Monetta won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Wagener-Salley at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Ridge Spring-Monetta is facing Wagener-Salley at the right time seeing as Wagener-Salley is stuck on a 13-game losing streak. As for North, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll face off against Blackville-Hilda at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.