The Hampden Broncos will face off against the Oceanside Mariners at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Hampden is headed into the contest having just posted their closest victory since January 27, 2024 on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 44-42 win over Nokomis.
Meanwhile, Oceanside waltzed into their match on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They breezed by the Eagles to the tune of 62-34. The Mariners have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three games by 22 points or more this season.
Oceanside's win came from a few key players Hampden will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Renee Ripley, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 11 boards. She is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Aubrianna Hoose, who went 7 of 13 en route to 17 points along with five boards and four steals.
Oceanside smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Oceanside's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Hampden, their win was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-3.
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