Basketball Recap: Pickens Comes Up Short
By Team Reports
Jan 6, 2025, 9:11pm
Basketball Recap: Pickens Blue Flame vs. Blue Ridge Fighting Tigers
Pickens was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a blow against the Blue Ridge Fighting Tigers, falling 75-27. The Blue Flame were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-18.
Opal Maralit was her usual excellent self, going 5 of 7 en route to 14 points along with eight rebounds and six assists for Blue Ridge. Maralit is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Audrey Harkins, who went 7 of 13 en route to 17 points and three steals.
Pickens now has a losing record at 6-7. As for Blue Ridge, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season.
Pickens will take on Travelers Rest at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Blue Ridge, they will welcome Seneca at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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