The Eagle Ridge Academy Warriors can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They had just enough and edged Jefferson Academy out 42-39. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Eagle Ridge Academy also won the last time the pair played back in January.
Aiden Wanrow continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, scoring 21 points along with seven rebounds and four blocks. That makes it three consecutive games in which he has scored at least a third of Eagle Ridge Academy's points. Elias Legarda was another key contributor, scoring two points along with three steals.
When it comes to explaining why Jefferson Academy lost, one person who can't be blamed is Jimeto Orji. Despite the final result, he almost dropped a double-double on 15 points and nine rebounds. Orji hasn't dropped below two steals for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Ian Quaratino, who scored six points.
Eagle Ridge Academy's win bumped their record up to 7-15. As for Jefferson Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-13 record this season.
Eagle Ridge Academy won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Peak to Peak at 11:30 a.m. on February 17th. Eagle Ridge Academy is coming into the contest with five straight wins at home, so Peak to Peak is out to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Jefferson Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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