After losing to ALA - Ironwood the last time they met, Pusch Ridge Christian Academy decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Lions blew past the Warriors 61-40 on Friday. The Lions have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Leading Pusch Ridge Christian Academy to victory were Noah McKinney and Benjamin Lambe. McKinney dropped a double-double with 25 points and 12 rebounds, while Lambe dropped a double-double with 12 points and 18 boards. The game was McKinney's fourth in a row with at least 16 points. Another player making a difference was Santino Almazan, who posted ten points.
Lions
| 12/12/25 @ ALA - Ironwood | 20 |
| 12/08/25 @ Seton Catholic | 17 |
| 12/05/25 @ Gilbert Christian | 8 |
| 12/03/25 vs Amphitheater | 9 |
| 11/29/25 vs Walden Grove | 6 |
| + 11 more games |
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in February.
ALA - Ironwood's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Zach Jiggens, who scored 13 points and five boards, and TJ Smith, who put up ten points. Smith is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 67% in the last three games he's played. Christian Brady also deserves some recognition as he posted his first block of the season.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 8-2. As for ALA - Ironwood, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-4.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Gila Ridge at 11:00 a.m. on January 2, 2026. ALA - Ironwood and Florence will compete for holiday cheer at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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