Ragsdale and Hickory Ridge squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Ragsdale had to settle for second. They were beaten by the Hickory Ridge Ragin' Bulls 85-51. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Tigers have suffered since February 16, 2024.
Despite the loss, Ragsdale saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Brooke Parker posted 27 points. Another player making a difference was Ja'Mya Boddie, who had 12 points.
Hickory Ridge was led to victory by Ma-Kaela Gidney and Amya Leathers. Gidney went 8-for-12 on her way to 21 points in addition to six assists and five boards, while Leathers went 10-for-15 en route to 23 points along with seven assists and six rebounds. The game was Gidney's third in a row with at least 20 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jada Powell, who almost dropped a double-double with 15 points and nine boards.
This is the second loss in a row for Ragsdale and nudges their season record down to 16-10. As for Hickory Ridge, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-8 record this season.
Ragsdale does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Hickory Ridge, they will take on Mallard Creek at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Mallard Creek will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Hickory Ridge surely won't give up without a fight.
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