Ridgeview lost to Bakersfield back in February of 2025 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Wolf Pack were dealt an 84-56 loss at the hands of the Drillers. While losing is never fun, the Wolf Pack can’t take it too hard given the team’s big disadvantage in MaxPreps’ California basketball rankings (they are ranked 899th, while the Drillers are ranked 196th).
When it comes to explaining why Ridgeview lost, don’t look at Ramon Leon. Despite the final result, he posted 14 points. Brian Anderson also deserves some recognition as he posted his first assist of the season.
Kade Johnson produced another solid effort shooting 54% from the field to rack up 19 points and four steals for Bakersfield. Johnson is on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he’s posted one of at least 46% in the last 11 games he’s played. Keshawn Black was another key player, putting up eight points in addition to six assists and five boards.
Ridgeview has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That’s put a noticeable dent in their 5-16 record this season. As for Bakersfield, they have been performing well recently as they’ve won ten of their last 13 contests. That’s provided a nice bump to their 11-8 record this season.
Ridgeview wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 68-49 win against Taft on the 17th. As for Bakersfield, they have also already played their next game, a 68-61 defeat against Mayfair on the 17th.
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