The Riverdale Raiders pushed their score all the way to 59 on Monday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They took a 72-59 hit to the loss column at the hands of Riverview Sarasota. While losing is never fun, Riverdale can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 432nd, while Riverview Sarasota is ranked 186th).
Riverdale's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Konnor Vonhagen, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 16 rebounds. Vonhagen hasn't dropped below two steals for six straight games. Jamar Underwood was another key contributor, scoring 17 points.
Riverview Sarasota's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jeremiah Dawson, who scored 20 points along with seven rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayden Dudash, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds.
Riverdale has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-9 record this season. As for Riverview Sarasota, the win makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-6.
Riverdale will head out on the road to face off against Ida Baker at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Ida Baker is out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home. Riverview Sarasota will take on Booker at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
