Timberline had lost four straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 6-10 to make it five. They came up short against the River Ridge Hawks, falling 67-41. While losing is never fun, the Blazers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Washington basketball rankings (they are ranked 212th, while the Hawks are ranked 94th).
As for River Ridge, their win bumped their record up to 10-7. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matchups by 26 points or more this season.
River Ridge was led to victory by Brandi Stanford and Keke Bol. Stanford shot 44% from the field on her way to 18 points in addition to six rebounds and five assists, while Bol dropped a double-double with 12 points and 13 boards. Stanford has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last 18 times she's played. Another player making a difference was Dakari Weatherly, who went 6-for-8 en route to 14 points.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Timberline will face off against rival North Thurston at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, River Ridge is set to challenge their familiar foe Lakes at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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