This season hasn't been kind to the Sierra Ridge Academy/ROP Rams, who are still winless after their sixth game. They fell to Waterford 42-37. Sierra Ridge Academy/ROP has struggled against Waterford recently, as their matchup on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Waterford found their leader in underclassman Izaiah Sanchez, who scored 11 points. Sanchez continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Christian Gayle, who scored eight points.
Sierra Ridge Academy/ROP's defeat was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which bumped their record down to 0-6. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 27.6 points per game. As for Waterford, their win bumped their record up to 6-7.
Sierra Ridge Academy/ROP does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Waterford will finish 2023 at home by hosting Vanguard College Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Vanguard College Prep has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
