Vista Ridge hasn't had much luck against Doherty recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Wolves will host the Spartans at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Saturday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Vista Ridge beat Pueblo West 44-39. The Wolves haven't had any issues with the Cyclones recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Isabella Watters
| 02/14/26 @ Pueblo West | 3 |
| 02/13/26 @ Pine Creek | 4 |
| 02/11/26 @ Rampart | 4 |
| 02/09/26 vs Pueblo West | 4 |
| 02/07/26 vs Liberty | 4 |
| + 20 more games |
Vista Ridge's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Isabella Watters, who posted 14 points and three steals. Watters is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last 25 games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Sole' Alexander, who almost dropped a double-double with nine points and 12 boards.
Meanwhile, Doherty didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against Liberty on Friday, but they still walked away with a 48-42 win.
Vista Ridge better keep an eye on Nelah Thompson. She was instrumental in Doherty's win, dropping a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Those 11 boards gave Thompson a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of LaLannie Donald, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Doherty smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive boards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.9 offensive rebounds per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 16.6.
Doherty's victory bumped their record up to 8-13. As for Vista Ridge, they now have a winning record of 11-10.
Vista Ridge beat Doherty 52-40 in their previous meeting back in January. Do the Wolves have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Spartans turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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