The Youngker Roughriders waltzed into their matchup Tuesday with two straight wins but they left with three. They blew past Independence, posting a 49-15 win at home. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Youngker has managed all season.
Youngker got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jazmine Ramirez out in front who scored 17 points along with five rebounds and five steals. That's the first time this season that Ramirez scored 15 or more points. Ashlee Gonzalez was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with nine steals and eight rebounds.
Youngker's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-4. As for Independence, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Youngker will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Copper Canyon at 7:00 p.m. on January 9, 2024. Independence will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Kofa at 7:00 p.m. on January 9, 2024.
