Salome has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 29.89 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a 55-41 bruising from the Fort Thomas Apaches. The Frogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Apaches apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
Salome's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Brianna Thomas, who went 8 for 13 on her way to 16 points and seven boards, and Grecia Leon, who went 6 of 13 en route to 13 points and six rebounds. Thomas is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as she's now posted two or more in the last six games she's played. Brittny Soberanes was another key player, putting up seven points.
Fort Thomas got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Adaia Lorenzo out in front who posted 15 points and three steals. Another player making a difference was Corey Cody, who scored nine points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals.
Frogs
| 01/17/25 @ Fort Thomas | 41-55 |
| 01/16/25 @ Anthem Prep | 50-14 |
| 01/14/25 vs Bagdad | 52-12 |
| 01/09/25 vs Desert Heights Prep | 52-10 |
| 01/08/25 vs San Pasqual Valley | 42-23 |
The loss snapped Salome's winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 10-8 record. As for Fort Thomas, they are on a roll lately: they've won 15 of their last 16 games, which provided a nice bump to their 19-4 record this season.
Salome will face off against Seligman at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Salome's defense has only allowed 29.9 points per game this season, so Seligman's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Fort Thomas, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 62-27 victory against St. David on the 21st.
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