Gooding was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 52-43 to the Oakley Hornets. While losing is never fun, the Senators can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Idaho basketball rankings (they are ranked 82nd, while the Hornets are ranked tenth).
When it comes to explaining why Gooding lost, don't look at Fallon Millican. Despite the final result, she went 8 of 16 on her way to 23 points and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Camryn Rycraft, who posted nine points and six boards.
Gooding's loss dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Oakley, they pushed their record up to 16-0 with the victory, which was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gooding will venture away from home to square off against Buhl at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Gooding is facing Buhl at the right time seeing as Buhl is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Oakley, they are taking a road trip to take on Murtaugh at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Oakley's defense has only allowed 29.2 points per game this season, so Murtaugh's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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