Estrella Foothills was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 59-49 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Goldwater Bulldogs. The Wolves were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January.
When it comes to explaining why Estrella Foothills lost, don't look at Ryan Hitchcock. Despite the final result, he posted 15 points and seven rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Luke Berrelez, who had seven points in addition to five boards and three steals.
Wolves
| 12/26/24 vs Goldwater | 49-59 |
| 12/23/24 @ Deer Valley | 29-70 |
| 12/17/24 vs Arcadia | 77-80 |
Even though they lost, Estrella Foothills smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.
Estrella Foothills' loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Goldwater, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a massive bump to their 4-6 record this season.
Estrella Foothills and Shadow Mountain will round out the year against one another at at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Goldwater, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Greenway at 7:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025.
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