The Four Corners Coyotes scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They took down Bell Creek Academy 63-45. The win was some much needed relief for Four Corners as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Four Corners got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Karina Cruz out in front who scored 18 points along with five steals. Danielys Pena Ponce was another key contributor, scoring 17 points along with seven rebounds and six assists.
Bell Creek Academy's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Christyana Allen, who scored 19 points, and Kendal Curtis who scored 11 points. That was a full 42.2% of Bell Creek Academy's points, marking the third time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points.
Bell Creek Academy struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only two offensive rebounds. That's the fewest offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Four Corners pushed their record up to 3-5 with that victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.9 points per game. As for Bell Creek Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 8-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Four Corners will face off against Ridgeview Global Studies Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Bell Creek Academy on the road again on Tuesday and play against Ruskin Christian at 6:30 p.m. on January 16th. Ruskin Christian and Bell Creek Academy are at an even 3-3 over their past six head-to-heads.
