The Ponderosa Bruins will head out to square off against the Rio Americano Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Ponderosa will head out to face Rio Americano after giving up their first home loss of the season on Tuesday. Ponderosa lost 69-48 to Christian Brothers. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Bruins have suffered since December 9, 2023.
Meanwhile, Rio Americano was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They fell 44-35 to Bella Vista.
Natalie Saunders was Rio Americano's leading scorer, having posted eight points.
Rio Americano's defeat dropped their record down to 6-16. As for Ponderosa, their loss ended an 11-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 22-3.
Everything came up roses for Ponderosa against Rio Americano in their previous meeting back in January, as the squad secured a 68-34 victory. In that game, Ponderosa amassed a halftime lead of 44-16, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Thursday.
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