The Dakota Ridge Eagles scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They blew past Wheat Ridge 71-29 at home. That 42 point margin sets a new team best for Dakota Ridge this season.
Dakota Ridge's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Maryn Talyat led the charge by almost dropping a triple-double on 19 points, nine assists, and nine steals. Talyat is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 11 games she's played. Hannah Galbreath was another key contributor, scoring 22 points.
Lyric Ashford and Julie Jackson certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Ashford scored eight points, while Jackson scored five points.
Dakota Ridge pushed their record up to 9-8 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.8 points per game. As for Wheat Ridge, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dakota Ridge will take on the Gators at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Standley Lake is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 54.2 points per game this season. As for Wheat Ridge, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against the Hornets at 11:00 a.m. on January 27th.
