Ironwood Ridge's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They took their match with ease, bagging a 64-33 victory over the Canyon del Oro Dorados. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Nighthawks also won the last time the pair played back in November of 2023.
Ironwood Ridge's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Serenity Hampton, who went 9 for 13 on her way to 22 points. Jaidyn Saucedo was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 15 points and nine assists.
Ironwood Ridge was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Canyon del Oro only posted nine assists.
Gianna Kokoskie and Madisen Fleury certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Kokoskie posted 11 points, while Fleury put up eight points. The team also got some help courtesy of Elena Bustamante, who had two points and seven rebounds.
Ironwood Ridge moved to 8-9 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Canyon del Oro, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ironwood Ridge will square off against Walden Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Canyon del Oro, they will face off against Tucson High Magnet School at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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