Sierra Ridge Academy/ROP is 0-4 against Waterford since November of 2022 but things could change on Thursday. After both having extra time off, both will shake off the cobwebs and square off against one another at 6:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Sierra Ridge Academy/ROP is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 11th straight game dating back to last season two weeks ago. They were beaten by John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills 82-36. One positive for the Rams, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Waterford played a tough game last Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They came up short against Oakdale, falling 55-32. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 1278th, while the Mustangs are ranked 375th).
Sierra Ridge Academy/ROP will need focus on slowing down Christian Gayle, one of several Waterford players who made an impact when they last played. He posted 15 points. Another player making a difference was Izaiah Sanchez, who had ten points.
Sierra Ridge Academy/ROP's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Waterford, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-9.
Sierra Ridge Academy/ROP was dealt a bruising 64-17 loss at the hands of Waterford in their previous meeting on December 6th. That contest was all but decided by halftime, at which point Sierra Ridge Academy/ROP was down 34-4.
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