Mineral Ridge extends home losing streak to four

By Team Reports Dec 21, 2023, 11:07am

Recap: Mineral Ridge Rams vs. Waterloo Vikings

The Mineral Ridge Rams lost against the Waterloo Vikings back in February, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. Mineral Ridge fell 54-43 to Waterloo. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Mineral Ridge has scored all season.

Mineral Ridge's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jonathan Rozzi, who scored 16 points. Another player making a difference was Chase Moore, who scored ten points.

Mineral Ridge bumped their record down to 1-4 with that loss, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Waterloo, the win got them back to even at 3-3.

Mineral Ridge won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Lordstown at 6:00 p.m. on December 20th. Lordstown is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'. Waterloo will finish 2023 at home by hosting Leetonia at 7:00 p.m. on December 27th.