Basketball Recap: Taylor Peterson Key Part of a Team Effort in Bears Win

You can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Palmer Ridge's strategy against Widefield on Thursday. The Palmer Ridge Bears blew past the Widefield Gladiators 53-28. The Bears have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three contests by 25 points or more this season.

Palmer Ridge got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Taylor Peterson out in front who posted 11 points along with six steals and five boards. That's the most steals Peterson has posted since back in December of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Corinna Arellano, who put up seven points in addition to six boards and five steals.

Palmer Ridge smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive matches dating back to last season.

Palmer Ridge's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Widefield, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-3.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Palmer Ridge and The Classical Academy will compete for holiday cheer at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Widefield, they will take on Falcon at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.