Mountain Ridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 51-26 to the Paradise Valley Trojans. The Mountain Lions were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Trojans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2022.
Mountain Ridge's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kaliyahna Baldwin, who posted six points along with four blocks and three steals. Baldwin is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Kalk, who scored seven points plus two steals.
Paradise Valley's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Antonae Meeker, who earned 12 points in addition to five assists and five steals. Neha Patel was another key player, earning 15 points along with two steals.
Mountain Ridge's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Paradise Valley, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Mountain Ridge has already played their next matchup, a 64-61 victory against Boulder Creek on the 26th. As for Paradise Valley, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 51-42 loss against Agua Fria on the 26th.
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