Preview: IMG Academy Black Ascenders vs. River Ridge Royal Knights
The IMG Academy Black Ascenders will head out on the road to square off against the River Ridge Royal Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. IMG Academy Black is hoping to put an end to an 18-game streak of away losses.
IMG Academy Black suffered their biggest defeat yet this season on Wednesday. They were beaten by Charlotte 67-33. While losing is never fun, IMG Academy Black can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 575th, while Charlotte is ranked 153rd).
Meanwhile, River Ridge slipped by Gulf 47-46 on Friday.
River Ridge's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Dareal KING, who scored 15 points along with six rebounds and four blocks. As a matter of fact, that's the most points KING has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of JONATHAN CASAREZ, who scored ten points along with two steals.
IMG Academy Black's loss dropped their record down to 2-11. As for River Ridge, their victory bumped their record up to 4-12.
