Basketball Game Preview: Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions vs. Safford Bulldogs

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy is on a five-game streak of home wins, while Safford is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions will welcome the Safford Bulldogs at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Pusch Ridge Christian Academy will be strutting in after a win while Safford will be coming in after a loss.

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy is headed into the game after thoroughly thrashing Tanque Verde: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Pusch Ridge Christian Academy blew Tanque Verde out of the water with a 47-12 final score. The Lions have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matchups by 22 points or more this season.

Among those leading the charge was Sara NJoroge, who posted nine points along with seven boards and five steals. What's more, she also racked up two assists, the most she's had since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Tabitha Orr, who had five points and four steals.

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 26 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, Safford came up short against Thatcher on Wednesday and fell 55-47.

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 17-5 record this season. As for Safford, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-13.

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Safford when the teams last played back in February of 2024, but they still walked away with a 47-42 victory. Does Pusch Ridge Christian Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Safford turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.