Orrick was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 47-34 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Crest Ridge Cougars. While losing is never fun, the Bearcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 508th, while the Cougars are ranked 177th).
Crest Ridge got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Kayley Marten out in front who went 8 for 13 on her way to 16 points and six boards. Marten is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last four games she's played. Brooklynn Fleming was another key player, going 5 of 7 en route to 13 points and four steals.
Orrick's loss dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Crest Ridge, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 16-3.
Orrick will square off against Santa Fe at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Crest Ridge, they will welcome Sherwood at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The timing is sure in Crest Ridge's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while Sherwood has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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