Safford played a tough matchup on Saturday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were dealt a 57-21 defeat at the hands of the Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions. The Bulldogs have struggled against the Lions recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy was led to victory by Nicole NJoroge and Hannah Johnson. NJoroge posted 12 points and five steals, while Johnson put up 12 points and three steals. NJoroge has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last five times she's played. Brooke Sanburn was another key player, putting up ten points.
Safford's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-14. As for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, their win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-5.
Safford will head out on the road to square off against Cholla at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Safford is facing Cholla at the right time seeing as Cholla is stuck on a 16-game losing streak. As for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, they will be playing at home against Catalina at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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