Ridgeline is 10-0 against Bear River since January of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Ridgeline Riverhawks will be playing at home against the Bear River Bears at 7:00 p.m. The timing is sure in Ridgeline's favor as the team sits on 13 straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Bear River has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road.
Ridgeline put the finishing touches on their ninth blowout victory of the season on Thursday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Green Canyon 77-38 on the road. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 42-15.
Ridgeline got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Emilee Skinner out in front who scored 25 points along with three steals. Skinner hasn't dropped below 15points for ten straight games. Another player making a difference was Elise Livingston, who scored 19 points.
Bear River suffered their biggest loss since December 5, 2023 on Thursday. They were the victim of a rough 47-25 loss at the hands of Sky View. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Bear River has suffered against Sky View since January 14, 2021.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Shelby Wilkinson, who scored nine points along with seven rebounds and two steals. Angelie Delgado was another key contributor, scoring six points along with two steals.
Ridgeline's win bumped their record up to 13-2. As for Bear River, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Ridgeline have been smashing the glass this season, having only averaged 27.8 rebounds per game. It's a different story for Bear River, though, as they've been averaging only 28.7 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Everything came up roses for Ridgeline against Bear River in their previous matchup back in February of 2023 as the team secured a 74-38 win. With Ridgeline ahead 46-17 at the half, the game was all but over already.
