12/28/24 vs Pusch Ridge Christian Academy | 5 |
12/27/24 vs Pueblo | 3 |
12/27/24 vs Amphitheater | 3 |
12/16/24 @ Canyon del Oro | 6 |
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy came into Saturday's match looking for another win against Nogales, but Cecilia Burruel wouldn't allow it. The Nogales Apaches claimed a resounding 55-21 win over the Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions thanks in part to Burruel, who almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine boards. She is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last four games she's played.
Despite the loss, Pusch Ridge Christian Academy still got an impressive performance from Hannah Johnson, who posted 14 points.
Nogales has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 50.6 points per game. As for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-3.
Nogales will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Catalina Foothills at 7:00 p.m. on January 8, 2025. That contest will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Clara Mae Hager and Burruel. As for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Snowflake at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Snowflake has won five straight at home, while Pusch Ridge Christian Academy won nine straight on the road dating back to last season), something that'll have to change.
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