Basketball Recap: Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy Comes Up Short

Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were one points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 31-30 heartbreaker at the hands of the Riverside Prep Silver Knights. Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy lost against Riverside Prep in their previous head to head back in January of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 58-33 score last time.

Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Michelle Otuonye, who posted five points in addition to 22 boards and seven blocks. Another player making a difference was Jha?Nyaa Ardon, who had ten points along with seven rebounds and five steals.

Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Riverside Prep, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 6-5 record this season.

Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy and Riverside Prep's offenses will be put to the test in their next games. Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy and Hesperia Christian (who has only given up 23.33 points per game) will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Similarly, Riverside Prep and University Prep (who has only given up 27.83 points per game) will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.