Having just played yesterday, the Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions will head out on the road to face off against the Alchesay Falcons at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Douglas just ended the team's ten-game winning streak on Friday. They fell to the Bulldogs 54-48. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Lions came into the game with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked ninth, while the Bulldogs are ranked 53rd).
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Hannah Johnson, who went 6 for 15 on her way to 18 points and six rebounds. Nicole NJoroge was another key player, putting up 15 points and three steals.
Even though they lost, Pusch Ridge Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in five consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Alchesay posted their closest victory since December 30, 2023 last Thursday. They had just enough and edged Coolidge out 50-48. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Falcons as it put an end to their six-game losing streak.
Alchesay's victory bumped their record up to 3-7. As for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 10-1.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy beat Alchesay 42-30 in their previous matchup back in February of 2015. The rematch might be a little tougher for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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