Sierra Sage Academy/Right Of Passage is on a seven-game streak of home losses (dating back to last season), Mineral County an 11-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The Sierra Sage Academy/Right Of Passage Rams will take on the Mineral County Serpents at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sierra Sage Academy/Right Of Passage has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Last Thursday, Sierra Sage Academy/Right Of Passage suffered a tough 58-33 loss at the hands of Coleville.
Meanwhile, Mineral County struggled with assists on Tuesday (Coleville had 14 more) and sadly the final score reflected it. Mineral County was outmatched by Coleville on the road and fell 55-25. Mineral County was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 39-11.
Despite the loss, Mineral County saw an underclassman step up: Jayona Kimmins scored 13 points along with six rebounds and five steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Kimmins has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Taiylor Sanchez, who scored five points along with eight rebounds.
Sierra Sage Academy/Right Of Passage's defeat dropped their record down to 0-14. As for Mineral County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 13 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-16 record this season.
Sierra Sage Academy/Right Of Passage came up short against Mineral County in their previous meeting last Monday, falling 27-20. Will Sierra Sage Academy/Right Of Passage have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.