Wagener-Salley is on a five-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, Ridge Spring-Monetta a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Tuesday. The Wagener-Salley War Eagles will welcome the Ridge Spring-Monetta Trojans at 6:30 p.m. Both are at an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2019, but likely not for long.
Back in December of 2024, Wagener-Salley came up short against Pelion and fell 39-28.
Meanwhile, Ridge Spring-Monetta hadn't done well against Williston-Elko recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. In a tight matchup that could have gone either way, Ridge Spring-Monetta made off with a 44-43 victory over Williston-Elko.
Ridge Spring-Monetta found their leader in freshman Ny'Asia Young, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 23 boards. Young is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least nine every time she's taken the court this season. Ruby Powell was another key player, putting up four points and 15 rebounds.
Ridge Spring-Monetta smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 30 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in December of 2023.
Ridge Spring-Monetta's win bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Wagener-Salley, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.
Wagener-Salley beat Ridge Spring-Monetta 46-34 when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Will Wagener-Salley repeat their success, or does Ridge Spring-Monetta have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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