Desert Ridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 47-42 heartbreaker at the hands of the Gilbert Tigers. The Jaguars were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Tigers earlier this season, when they won 56-51.
Ryan Hale
| 01/31/25 @ Gilbert | 75% |
| 01/28/25 vs Queen Creek | 33% |
| 01/22/25 @ Highland | 0% |
| 01/17/25 vs Higley | 14% |
| 01/14/25 @ Red Mountain | 25% |
| + 10 more games |
Desert Ridge's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ryan Hale, who went 6-for-8 on his way to 16 points. What's more, Hale also posted a 75% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's posted since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was Aiden Patterson, who posted seven points.
Desert Ridge's defeat dropped their record down to 7-12. As for Gilbert, their victory bumped their record up to 8-11.
Desert Ridge has already played their next contest, a 74-64 loss against Higley on the 4th. As for Gilbert, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, an 87-65 defeat against Williams Field on the 4th.
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