Chaparral was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a blow against the Campo Verde Coyotes, falling 66-25. While losing is never fun, the Firebirds can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 123rd, while the Coyotes are ranked 31st).
Chaparral's loss came despite strong showings from Margaret Connell and Ellie Bilstrom. Connell posted ten points, while Bilstrom put up three points and seven rebounds.
Campo Verde got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Bailey Barnes out in front who had 12 points. Barnes has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last five times she's played. Kelsey Watts was another key player, putting up seven points along with eight boards and five steals.
Chaparral's defeat dropped their record down to 9-13. As for Campo Verde, their victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 21-6.
Chaparral does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Campo Verde, they will challenge Williams Field at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Williams Field will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Campo Verde surely won't give up without a fight.
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