With a playoff win on the line, Palmer Ridge rose to the challenge on Saturday. They took down the Summit Tigers 50-35. Winning may never get old, but the Bears sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Palmer Ridge got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Corinna Arellano out in front who went 5-for-9 en route to 13 points and three steals. Another player making a difference was Lucy Zamborelli, who shot 71% from the field on her way to 13 points.
Bears
| 03/01/25 vs Summit | 19 |
| 02/19/25 @ Cheyenne Mountain | 8 |
| 02/17/25 vs Falcon | 7 |
| 02/15/25 vs Mesa Ridge | 13 |
| 02/13/25 vs Air Academy | 9 |
| + 43 more games |
Palmer Ridge smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in December of 2023.
Summit's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Phoenix Meyer, who posted nine points. The team also got some help courtesy of River Close, who earned five points and five rebounds.
Palmer Ridge's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-6. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.3 points over those games. As for Summit, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 13-11.
Palmer Ridge has already played their next match, a 48-24 loss against Green Mountain on the 5th. Summit does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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