The Gila Ridge Hawks will challenge the Vista Grande Spartans at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Gila Ridge is looking for their season's first victory.
Gila Ridge is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Williams Field on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Gila Ridge was outmatched by Williams Field on the road and fell 78-40. The Hawks were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 38-18.
Despite their defeat, Gila Ridge saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Isaac Zaragoza, who earned ten points plus five rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. Steven Navas was another key player, scoring six points plus five rebounds.
Meanwhile, Vista Grande and Salpointe Catholic met for a duel on Wednesday where Vista Grande had to take the L. Vista Grande lost to Salpointe Catholic on the road by a 61-42 margin. The Spartans have struggled against the Lancers recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Gila Ridge's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Vista Grande, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
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