The Fort Morgan Mustangs's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their ninth straight loss. They were outmatched by Riverdale Ridge at home and fell 92-28. Fort Morgan has not had much luck with Riverdale Ridge recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Shaelynn Ramirez was Fort Morgan's leading scorer, having posted ten points.
Bella Phillips held things down on the boards with eight rebounds.
Riverdale Ridge found their leader in underclassman Brihanna Crittendon, who scored 24 points along with eight steals and seven rebounds. Crittendon is crushing the point category: she's posted at least 18 every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jillian Petramala, who scored 16 points along with six rebounds.
Fort Morgan's defeat was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-20. As for Riverdale Ridge, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 18-3.
Fort Morgan will head out on the road to face off against Niwot at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Riverdale Ridge, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Northridge at 6:00 p.m.
