Sierra Ridge Academy/ROP was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss dating back to last season. They were dealt a 64-17 defeat at the hands of the Waterford Wildcats. The Rams were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-4.
Leading Waterford to victory were Christian Gayle and Elijah Thornberry. Gayle earned 12 points, while Thornberry had 17 points. Jacob Branan was another key player, posting six points.
Sierra Ridge Academy/ROP's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Waterford, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sierra Ridge Academy/ROP will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Waterford, they will head out to challenge Calaveras at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Waterford has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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