Timnath and Northridge faced off in a Battle of the Bears on Tuesday. The Timnath Cubs strolled past the Northridge Grizzlies with points to spare, taking the game 53-37. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Cubs.
Timnath's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tiana Guzman led the charge by going 7 for 11 en route to 20 points and four steals. That's the most points Guzman has posted since back in January of 2024. Olivia Zadeh was another key player, going 5 of 7 on her way to 14 points and six boards.
Northridge's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Sophia Carbajal, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 15 rebounds, and Bailey McGeen, who posted 14 points. The matchup was Carbajal's third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Samantha Jackson, who earned two points.
Cubs
| 01/28/25 vs Northridge | 53-37 |
| 01/24/25 vs Wellington | 60-16 |
| 01/17/25 vs Thompson Valley | 53-40 |
| 01/10/25 vs Berthoud | 57-45 |
| 12/21/24 vs Prospect Ridge Academy | 62-10 |
| + 4 more games |
Timnath's win was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-2. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.4 points per game. As for Northridge, they moved to 8-7 with that loss, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Timnath will challenge Greeley Central at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Timnath is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51.3 points per game this season. As for Northridge, they will take on Thompson Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Thompson Valley's defense has only allowed 29.6 points per game this season, so Northridge's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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