Basketball Recap: Keigan Murphy Key Part of Team Effort in Blue Raiders Win

Hopedale won the last time they faced Blackstone Valley RVT and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Blue Raiders walked away with a 54-45 victory over the Beavers. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Blue Raiders.

Keigan Murphy

Points (Career)

12/17/25 @ Blackstone Valley RVT	18
12/14/24 @ Monomoy	14
12/19/24 @ Advanced Math & Science Academy	13
12/15/25 vs Blackstone-Millville	12
02/17/25 vs Sutton	12

Hopedale's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Keigan Murphy led the charge by putting up 18 points. Those 18 points gave Murphy a new career-high. Urijah Rosas was another key player, earning 16 points.

Despite the loss, Blackstone Valley RVT still got an impressive performance from Bryton Buckley, who posted 18 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Lucas Greenstein, who had eight points.

Hopedale's record is now 2-0. As for Blackstone Valley RVT, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hopedale will head out to square off against Monomoy at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Blackstone Valley RVT, they will venture away from home to take on Assabet Valley RVT at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.