The Ridgemont Golden Gophers will take on the Crestline Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Thursday, Ridgemont lost to Elgin at home by a 48-34 margin. The Golden Gophers have struggled against the Comets recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
The losing side was boosted by Kylie Shreve, who posted 15 points and five steals. Laney Elsasser was another key player, putting up five points along with ten rebounds and three steals.
Even though they lost, Ridgemont smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in nine consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Crestline was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 31-28 heartbreaker at the hands of Gilead Christian.
Ridgemont's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Crestline, their loss dropped their record down to 2-10.
Ridgemont strolled past Crestline when the teams last played back in January of 2024 by a score of 45-30. Will Ridgemont repeat their success, or does Crestline have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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