The Florence Gophers will be playing at home against the Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Florence can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Friday. They put the hurt on San Tan Foothills with a sharp 67-47 win. The win was some much needed relief for Florence as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Florence's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Aubrey Farmer led the charge by scoring 21 points along with seven rebounds and six assists. That's the first time this season that Farmer scored 15 or more points. The team also got some help courtesy of Keylee Scarbrough, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and 20 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Pusch Ridge Christian Academy scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They really took it to Empire for the full four quarters, racking up a 75-11 victory on the road. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Pusch Ridge Christian Academy has managed all season.
Among those leading the charge was Tabitha Orr, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 11 rebounds. That's the first time this season that she scored 15 or more points. Another player making a difference was Sedona Dietrich, who scored 13 points.
Florence's win bumped their record up to 7-8. As for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 9-7.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Florence have been smashing the glass this season, having only averaged 34.7 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Pusch Ridge Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 34.8 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Florence was taken down by Pusch Ridge Christian Academy 55-20 in their previous matchup back in January of 2023. Will Florence have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
