Basketball Game Preview: Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions vs. Show Low Cougars

The Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the Show Low Cougars at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Pusch Ridge Christian Academy is coming into the game on a four-game losing streak.

On Friday, Pusch Ridge Christian Academy ended up a good deal behind Snowflake and lost 57-38.

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Hannah Johnson, who posted 18 points, and Noelle Sunukjian, who put up seven points.

Meanwhile, Show Low beat Payson 49-36 back in December of 2024. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Cougars.

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy better keep an eye on Raquel Wilson. She was instrumental in Show Low's win, going 10 of 19 on her way to 26 points and four steals. The contest was Wilson's tenth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaylee Boyce, who had four points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals.

Show Low smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 12 consecutive matches.

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy's defeat ended a nine-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 10-4. As for Show Low, their victory bumped their record up to 9-4.

Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Pusch Ridge Christian Academy has crashing the boards this season, having averaged 31.3 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Show Low struggles in that department as they've been averaging 33.3 boards. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy took a serious blow against Show Low in their previous meeting back in January of 2021, falling 44-17. Can Pusch Ridge Christian Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.