After flying high against Orestimba on Friday, Liberty Ranch came back down to earth. The Hawks took a 75-62 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ponderosa Bruins on Tuesday.
Liberty Ranch lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Derek Nelson, who shot 58% from the field en route to 19 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Everett Dixon, who posted 12 points and six boards.
Ponderosa was led to victory by Jake Wycinsky and Clark Woods, ll. Wycinsky went 7-for-12 to rack up 21 points and three steals, while Woods, ll shot 67% from the field on his way to 20 points and five rebounds. Those 21 points gave Wycinsky a new career-high. Bryce Wycinsky was another key player, putting up 12 points.
Liberty Ranch's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Looking ahead, Liberty Ranch will face off against Sonora at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Ponderosa, they will square off against Union Mine at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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