Basketball Recap: Rural Retreat's Losing Streak Snapped at Eight Games

Indians

Team Score

12/23/24 vs Rye Cove	69
12/20/24 @ Bland County	39
12/06/24 @ Fort Chiswell	34
12/02/24 vs Bland County	30
12/14/24 vs Eastern Montgomery	29

Rural Retreat came into Monday's match having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 69-60 win over the Rye Cove Eagles on Monday. The Indians' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Rural Retreat's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rural Retreat will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Marion at 7:30 p.m. on January 2, 2025. Rural Retreat has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Rye Cove, they will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against Shelby Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.