Longhorns
| 12/13/24 @ Stockton | 37 |
| 12/17/24 @ Natoma | 31 |
| 12/06/24 vs Stockton | 24 |
| 12/10/24 vs Rock Hills | -13 |
| 12/14/24 vs Lakeside | -33 |
After only 17 points in their last matchup, Thunder Ridge made sure to put some points up on the board against Natoma on Tuesday. The Thunder Ridge Longhorns really took it to the Natoma Tigers for the full four quarters, racking up a 55-24 win. The Longhorns have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three games by 24 points or more this season.
Leading Thunder Ridge to victory were Evan Slavik and Connor Engelke. Slavik dropped a double-double on 17 points and 13 rebounds, while Engelke went 6 of 10 on his way to 14 points and eight boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Tate Foreman, who posted seven points and three steals.
Thunder Ridge smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in seven consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Natoma's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Charlie Chen, who had eight points and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Kelden Rubottom, who put up eight points.
Thunder Ridge now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Natoma, they dropped their record down to 1-5 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Thunder Ridge will venture away from home to face off against Northern Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Natoma, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Western Plains on January 7, 2025.
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