The Ridgevue Warhawks will challenge the Rocky Mountain Grizzlies at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Ridgevue is headed into the contest having just suffered their biggest loss since November 18, 2023 on Saturday. They lost 61-37 to Boise. While losing is never fun, the Warhawks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Idaho basketball rankings (they are ranked 44th, while the Brave are ranked fourth).
The losing side was boosted by McKenna Durrant, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten boards.
Meanwhile, Rocky Mountain unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Saturday. They came up short against Borah, falling 54-31. The game marked the Grizzlies' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Ridgevue will have to contain Mckenzie Bybee as she made an impact in Rocky Mountain's last game. She posted 11 points and eight rebounds. Bybee is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Olivia Sangsland, who put up five points.
Ridgevue's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 9-6. As for Rocky Mountain, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-6.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Ridgevue has crashing the boards this season, having averaged 27.8 boards per game. However, it's not like Rocky Mountain struggles in that department as they've been averaging 31.3 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Ridgevue might still be hurting after the 61-39 defeat they got from Rocky Mountain when the teams last played back in December of 2016. Will Ridgevue have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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