Ridgeview and Golden Valley are an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2018, but not for long. The Ridgeview Wolf Pack will hit the road for the first time this season to challenge the Golden Valley Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Ridgeview is leaving town to face Golden Valley after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. Ridgeview came up short against South last Thursday, falling 69-48.
Meanwhile, Golden Valley came up short against Kern Valley on Saturday and fell 61-52.
Despite the defeat, Golden Valley got top-tier performance from Elijah Smith, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 11 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayden Hogg, who had ten points along with two steals.
Even though they lost, Golden Valley was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Everything came up roses for Ridgeview against Golden Valley in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, as the team secured a 68-35 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Golden Valley's Miguel Ceja, who went 7 for 16 en route to 17 points plus three steals. Now that he won't be playing on Tuesday, will it be easier for Ridgeview to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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