The Florence Gophers will head out on the road to take on the Blue Ridge Yellow Jackets at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Florence knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past five matchups -- so hopefully Blue Ridge likes a good challenge.
On Tuesday, Florence was able to grind out a solid victory over San Tan Foothills, taking the game 57-48. The 57-point effort marked the Gophers' lowest-scoring game of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Brody Ramirez
| 12/02/25 @ San Tan Foothills | 10 |
| 11/29/25 vs Chinle | 8 |
| 11/29/25 vs Crismon | 1 |
| 02/28/25 vs Pusch Ridge Christian Academy | 6 |
| 02/22/25 vs Coolidge | 6 |
| + 11 more games |
Florence got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Brody Ramirez out in front who dropped a double-double with 19 points and ten rebounds. That's the most boards Ramirez has posted since back in January. Another player making a difference was Vinny Bradeen, who dropped a double-double with ten points and 11 rebounds.
Florence smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Blue Ridge scored the most points they've had this season on Thursday, but it wasn't enough. They took a 63-56 hit to the loss column at the hands of Thatcher. The Yellow Jackets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Florence's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Blue Ridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Florence beat Blue Ridge 46-39 in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Gophers since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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