Basketball Recap: Providence's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

Providence had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Rocky River Ravens by a score of 73-62 on Thursday. The win was all the more spectacular given the Panthers' disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 387th, while the Ravens are ranked 190th).

Providence's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-12. As for Rocky River, their loss dropped their record down to 6-8.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Providence Panthers take on the Garinger Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Rocky River, they will challenge Independence at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Independence knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past eight games -- so hopefully Rocky River likes a good challenge.