The Ridgeview Global Studies Academy Explorers posted their biggest victory yet this season on Tuesday. They claimed a resounding 56-22 win over Oasis Christian at home. The match was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 33-12.
Leading Ridgeview Global Studies Academy to victory were Stephanie Morales and Chelsse Jean-Giles. Morales scored ten points along with nine steals and eight assists, while Jean-Giles dropped a double-double on 20 points and 14 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Jean-Giles has scored all season.
Even though they lost, Oasis Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 27 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy pushed their record up to 6-6 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.3 points per game. As for Oasis Christian, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-14 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ridgeview Global Studies Academy won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Four Corners at 6:00 p.m. on January 17th. Hopefully Four Corners focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 18 last Friday. As for Oasis Christian, they will look to defend their home court on Monday against Geneva Classical Academy at 6:00 p.m. Geneva Classical Academy is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last five games.
