Basketball Game Preview: Riverside Rams vs. Barack Obama School for Social Justice Lightning

Riverside is 0-4 against Barack Obama School for Social Justice since December of 2015 but things could change on Monday. The Riverside Rams will head out on the road to take on the Barack Obama School for Social Justice Lightning at 3:15 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Riverside is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 68-64 heartbreaker at the hands of Saunders Trades & Tech. One positive for the Rams, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.

Meanwhile, Barack Obama School for Social Justice hadn't done well against Clarkstown North recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. Barack Obama School for Social Justice snuck past Clarkstown North with a 63-58 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Lightning.

Barack Obama School for Social Justice's win came from a few key players Riverside will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Seediya Jabbi, who almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine rebounds. Another player making a difference was Raheem Azeez, who posted 12 points and six boards.

Riverside's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Barack Obama School for Social Justice, they now have a winning record of 7-6.

Riverside lost to Barack Obama School for Social Justice on the road by a decisive 48-33 margin in their previous meeting back in December of 2023. Can Riverside avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.