Palmetto Ridge was the 47-32 winner over Aubrey Rogers when they last played one another last Friday, but their luck changed this time around. The Bears fell 46-40 to the Patriots on Wednesday. The matchup marked the Bears' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Despite the defeat, Palmetto Ridge saw an underclassman step up: freshman Kelaisha Pacheco posted 12 points and six boards. Pacheco also set a new season-high mark in three-point shooting accuracy with 80%. Melina Hemenway also deserves some recognition as she posted her first block of the season.
Aubrey Rogers' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Madelyn Hamisch led the charge by dropping a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds. That's the most boards Hamisch has posted since back in December of 2024. Ella Johnson was another key player, putting up 15 points.
Palmetto Ridge now has a losing record of 3-4. As for Aubrey Rogers, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Palmetto Ridge will face off against Gateway at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Bears' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Aubrey Rogers, they will square off against Bonita Springs at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bullsharks' defense has only allowed 23.8 points per game this season, so the Patriots' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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