Basic had lost four straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 6-8 to make it five. They were outmatched by the Canyon Springs Pioneers and fell 68-28. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Wolves have suffered against the Pioneers since December 10, 2018.
When it comes to explaining why Basic lost, don't look at Mia Frias. Despite the final result, she posted 15 points.
As for Canyon Springs, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.8 points over those games.
Canyon Springs' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sarai Hopkins, who had 20 points. Those 20 points gave Hopkins a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jasmine Legardy, who earned 19 points.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Basic will face off against Rancho at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Canyon Springs, they will square off against Del Sol at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Dragons have been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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