It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Pusch Ridge Christian Academy had no problem doing just that on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Florence Gophers, sneaking past 55-53. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Lions have posted since January 23, 2024.
Isaac Hardeman
| 02/28/25 @ Florence | 67% |
| 02/22/25 @ Page | 50% |
| 02/18/25 @ Parker | 50% |
| 02/14/25 vs Seton Catholic | 45% |
| 02/06/25 vs Empire | 50% |
| + 12 more games |
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy was led to victory by Noah McKinney and Isaac Hardeman. McKinney shot 53% from the field en route to 21 points and five rebounds, while Hardeman went 6-for-9 to rack up 14 points in addition to five assists and five boards. What's more, Hardeman also posted a 67% shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's achieved since back in November of 2024. Ben Lambe was another key player, putting up six points along with eight boards and three blocks.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. They are 9-1 when they hit their own glass that hard.
Florence's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Logan Stenson, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and ten rebounds, and Brody Ramirez, who shot 50% from the field on his way to 21 points and six boards. The game was Stenson's third in a row with at least 17 points. Another player making a difference was Adrian Taufaasau, who posted six points and five rebounds.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 18-11 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.5 points over those games. Florence's defeat dropped their record down to 24-5.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 69-46 victory against Palo Verde on the 1st. Florence does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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