Having just played yesterday, the Ridgeview Global Studies Academy Explorers will get right back to it and host the Four Corners Coyotes at 6:00 p.m. on January 17th. The timing is sure in Ridgeview Global Studies Academy's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Four Corners has been banged up by six consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy posted their biggest victory yet this season on Tuesday. They took their contest at home with ease, bagging a 56-22 victory over Oasis Christian. With Ridgeview Global Studies Academy ahead 33-12 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Stephanie Morales, who scored ten points along with nine steals and eight assists, and Chelsse Jean-Giles, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 14 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Jean-Giles has scored all season.
Meanwhile, Four Corners scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They strolled past Bell Creek Academy with points to spare, taking the game 63-45. The win was just what Four Corners needed coming off of a 49-20 loss in their prior contest.
Four Corners' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Karina Cruz, who scored 18 points along with five steals. Danielys Pena Ponce was another key contributor, scoring 17 points along with seven rebounds and six assists.
The victory got Ridgeview Global Studies Academy back to even at 6-6. As for Four Corners, their victory bumped their record up to 3-5.
Wednesday's matchup is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Ridgeview Global Studies Academy have been smashing the glass this season, having only averaged 13.4 rebounds per game. It's a different story for Four Corners, though, as they've been averaging only 37.4 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
