The Sierra Linda Bulldogs's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their eighth straight loss. They fell just short of North Canyon by a score of 38-35. Sierra Linda has struggled against the Rattlers recently, as their matchup on Thursday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Leading North Canyon to victory were Lanaya McCloud and Ava Adams. McCloud scored 17 points along with eight rebounds and five steals, while Adams dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten assists. Another player making a difference was Jonni Brown, who scored four points along with 11 rebounds and three blocks.
Sierra Linda has been struggling recently as they've lost 16 of their last 17 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-23 record this season. As for North Canyon, they now have a winning record of 11-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sierra Linda won't have much time to rest: their next match is against the Knights at 7:00 p.m. on February 2nd. Metro Tech has now lost 13 straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since December 5. As for North Canyon, they will be playing in front of their home fans against the Jaguars at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Arizona (South Mountain is ranked 165th, while the Rattlers are ranked 177th).
