Baker girls extend streak to five while boys fall at Homedale

Baker High’s girls continued their midseason surge on Jan. 6, recording a road/home win over Burns that pushed the Bulldogs’ current streak to five straight victories. A pivotal 10-2 run to start the second quarter opened the contest and helped Baker build separation. The game was marked by a team effort on both ends of the floor, with the Bulldogs’ defense disrupting Burns’ rhythm and balanced scoring across the roster sustaining the lead into the final minutes.

The streak reflects an improving record for Baker’s girls program and has given the squad momentum heading into upcoming league play. Defensive intensity and depth of scoring were the two themes that emerged from the contest, as the Bulldogs rotated contributors and limited easy looks for Burns through disciplined positioning and timely help defense. Those elements will be central as Baker prepares for a stretch of opponents that will test its consistency and postseason positioning.

Across the border in Homedale, Idaho, the Baker boys were unable to convert late rallies into a victory, falling to Homedale in a game played Jan. 6. Baker made several runs to close deficits, but Homedale’s size and depth allowed the visiting team to withstand pressure and produce decisive scoring runs late in the game. The matchup underscored issues Baker will need to address as regional play approaches, particularly on the glass and in containing bench scoring in tight situations.

Both results carry local implications. For Baker girls, the five-game streak is likely to boost community interest and turnout at upcoming home contests, while also improving the team’s competitive positioning in league standings. For the boys, the loss highlights depth and matchup concerns that coaches will need to remedy in practice and lineup adjustments before heavier regional competition arrives. Travel to out-of-state opponents like Homedale also emphasizes the logistical demands small programs face during the season.

As the Bulldogs move forward, Baker’s girls will look to sustain their defensive identity and balanced offense, and the boys will focus on tightening rotations and rebounding to convert close contests into wins. Local fans can expect both teams to be active in the community schedule as they navigate the next phase of the winter season.