The Mesa Ridge Grizzlies waltzed into their matchup on Friday with six straight wins but they left with seven. They had just enough and edged Palmer out 60-58. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win Mesa Ridge has posted yet this season.
Mesa Ridge's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Tevin Riehl, who scored 22 points along with five assists and five steals. Riehl continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Tanner Widic, who scored 14 points along with eight rebounds and five assists.
Mesa Ridge's win bumped their record up to 11-2. As for Palmer, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mesa Ridge will take on The Classical Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Hopefully The Classical Academy focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 18 last Wednesday. As for Palmer, they will be playing at home against Coronado at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
