It was a case of déjà vu for the boys from Sage Ridge on Friday night, as they once again found themselves on the losing end against Smith Valley, just as they had back in January. This time, however, they came heartbreakingly close, missing the mark by a single basket in a 42-41 defeat at the hands of the Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs had a hot hand in sophomore Madison Slater, who lit up the scoreboard with 24 points. Not to be outdone, Teagan York chipped in with 11, ensuring Smith Valley walked away with their fourth straight victory.
For the Scorpions, the loss brings their season record down to 8-6, while the surging Bulldogs now boast a 12-6 mark.
There was little time for Sage Ridge to lick their wounds, as they were back on the hardwood almost immediately, only to be handed a lopsided 61-17 loss against Pyramid Lake on the 1st. Smith Valley, likewise, wasted no time keeping their momentum going, steamrolling Virginia City 58-27 the same day.
It’s been a rough stretch for Sage Ridge, but if there’s one thing you can count on in basketball, the next game always brings another chance.
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