Desert Mountain was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. The match between them and the Chaparral Firebirds didn't end well, with the Desert Mountain Wolves falling 55-38. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wolves this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 52-39 back in December of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Desert Mountain lost, don't look at Nicolette Kelly. Despite the final result, she posted eight points and ten rebounds. Adyson Lundburg was another key player, putting up eight points.
Chaparral's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kaelie Weishaar, who shot 4-for-6 from deep and almost dropped a double-double on 17 points and nine boards. Weishaar is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Hailey Donarski, who almost dropped a double-double on 17 points and nine rebounds.
Desert Mountain's loss dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Chaparral, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 7-9.
Desert Mountain wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 76-34 defeat against Campo Verde on the 27th. Chaparral has also already played their next game, an 84-16 victory against Central on the 27th.
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