Riverside takes loss despite strong performances from Jack Cupples and James Harralston
By Team Reports
Feb 12, 2024, 7:06am
Recap: Riverside Panthers vs. Jackson Central Merry Cougars
The Riverside Panthers pushed their score all the way to 56 on Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They took a 68-56 hit to the loss column at the hands of Jackson Central Merry. Riverside has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Riverside's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of James Harralston, who scored 22 points along with two steals, and Jack Cupples who scored 14 points along with seven rebounds and five assists. Harralston has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times he's played. Jagger Cupples was another key contributor, scoring ten points.
Riverside's defeat dropped their record down to 9-15. As for Jackson Central Merry, their victory ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-9.
Riverside didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 59-47 victory vs. Liberty Tech Magnet on the 9th. Jackson Central Merry does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
