Preview: Richmond Heights Spartans vs. Chagrin Falls Tigers
The Richmond Heights Spartans will head out on the road to face off against the Chagrin Falls Tigers at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday.
After a string of three wins, Richmond Heights' good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They took a 61-52 hit to the loss column at the hands of Brunswick.
Meanwhile, Chagrin Falls didn't have too much trouble with Kirtland at home on Wednesday as they won 41-26.
Chagrin Falls' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Avery Russell, who scored 16 points along with five steals. Lilly Stukus was another key contributor, scoring 15 points along with four steals.
Richmond Heights' loss dropped their record down to 13-4. As for Chagrin Falls, their victory was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-7.
Richmond Heights won a game that couldn't have been any closer in their previous meeting last Wednesday, slipping by Chagrin Falls 36-35. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Stukus, who scored 18 points along with five rebounds and three steals. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Richmond Heights still be able to contain Stukus? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
