Rio Rico lost against Cholla two weeks ago and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. The Rio Rico Hawks were outmatched by the Cholla Chargers and fell 85-49. While losing is never fun, the Hawks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 308th, while the Chargers are ranked 62nd).
| 01/29/25 @ Cholla | 5 |
| 12/03/24 @ ALA - Queen Creek | 4 |
| 11/29/24 vs Globe | 4 |
| 11/29/24 vs Apache Junction | 4 |
| 11/21/24 vs Sunnyside | 4 |
Rio Rico's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Santiago Merino, who posted 15 points and five assists. Those five assists gave Merino a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Francisco Alday, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 12 boards.
Cholla got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Michael Payne out in front who went 8 of 13 on his way to 20 points and seven assists. The contest was Payne's third in a row with at least ten points. Cyree Jenkins was another key player, going 7 for 12 en route to 18 points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals.
Rio Rico dropped their record down to 2-20 with the loss, which was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Cholla, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 14-3.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Amphitheater the next time they take the court. Cholla will host Amphitheater at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Rio Rico will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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