Lions
| 11/21/25 vs Sahuarita | 58-40 |
| 03/01/25 @ Palo Verde | 69-46 |
| 02/28/25 @ Florence | 55-53 |
| 02/22/25 @ Page | 53-43 |
| 02/18/25 @ Parker | 86-51 |
| + 7 more games |
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 58-40 victory over the Sahuarita Mustangs. Winning may never get old, but the Lions sure are getting used to it with their 12th in a row dating back to last season.
Leading Pusch Ridge Christian Academy to victory were Benjamin Lambe and Noah McKinney. Lambe dropped a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds, while McKinney went 6-for-14 on his way to 16 points in addition to seven boards and five assists. The game was McKinney's third in a row with at least 16 points. Luke Johnson was another key player, putting up eight points and six boards.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in four consecutive contests dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Sahuarita lost, don't look at Gabe Epling. Despite the final result, he shot 67% from the field to rack up 22 points. Another player making a difference was Armani Bennett, who posted nine points.
This is the second loss in a row for Sahuarita and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 74-61 win against Parker on the 25th. As for Sahuarita, they have also already played their next game, a 59-51 loss against Poston Butte on the 28th.
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