Basketball Recap: Mallard Creek Starts Season with Victory on the Road + How To Watch

Mallard Creek had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They snuck past the Rocky River Ravens with a 63-57 victory on Friday. That's more bragging rights for the Mavericks, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Ahmad Savage

Points

11/14/25 @ Rocky River	18
02/17/25 vs West Charlotte	17
02/14/25 @ Chambers	12
02/11/25 @ West Mecklenburg	4
02/07/25 vs Hough	10
+ 15 more games

Among those leading the charge was Ahmad Savage, who posted 18 points. That's the most points he has posted since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Aiden Roberson, who scored ten points.

When it comes to explaining why Rocky River lost, don't look at Ethan Petty. Despite the final result, he earned 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kayden Price, who put up eight points and six boards.

Mallard Creek didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 74-70 defeat against Hopewell on the 15th. As for Rocky River, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 72-28 loss against West Charlotte on the 17th.