The Vista Ridge Wolves will challenge the Mesa Ridge Grizzlies at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Vista Ridge will be strutting in after a win while Mesa Ridge will be coming in after a loss.
Having struggled with four defeats in a row dating back to last season, Vista Ridge finally turned things around against Castle View on Friday. They skirted past the Sabercats 65-63.
Vista Ridge's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Matthias Johnson, who almost dropped a double-double on 16 points and nine rebounds. Quentin Maldonado was another key player, going 5 for 6 en route to 11 points plus five rebounds and four steals.
Vista Ridge was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in December of 2023.
Mesa Ridge kicked off their season on the road on Tuesday and hit a couple of potholes. They fell just short of Liberty by a score of 47-44. The Grizzlies' loss signaled the end of their 22-game winning streak dating back to last season.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Bryce Riehl, who had 12 points along with eight steals and five rebounds. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Eligah Myles, who posted eight points along with 12 rebounds.
Vista Ridge ended up a good deal behind Mesa Ridge when the teams last played back in January, losing 58-44. Can Vista Ridge avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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