The Ranchview Wolves's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their eighth straight loss. They fell 44-37 to Newman Smith. The matchup was a 19-19 toss-up at halftime, but Ranchview was outscored by Newman Smith in the second.
Ranchview's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alexis Simpson, who scored 7 points along with 9 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Aaniya Elam, who scored 7 points.
Ranchview has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost nine of their last 11 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season. As for Newman Smith, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ranchview will take on Decatur at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Decatur presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Ranchview in Texas (Decatur is ranked 92nd, while Ranchview is ranked 895th). As for Newman Smith, they will be playing at home against Frisco at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Frisco is hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses.
