The Gila Ridge Hawks's game last Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They snuck past Tolleson with a 49-45 victory. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Gila Ridge also won the last time the pair played back in February of 2023.
Gila Ridge's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Hannah Hayes, who scored 17 points along with two steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Hayes has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Bella DeCorse, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds.
Gila Ridge's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-3. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 50.2 points per game. As for Tolleson, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-12.
Gila Ridge will head out on the road to face off against the Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Tolleson does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
