Riverview and Palm Harbor University squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Riverview had to settle for second. They fell 51-43 to the Palm Harbor University Hurricanes. While losing is never fun, the Sharks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 463rd, while the Hurricanes are ranked 137th).
Mikaylah Birch
| 02/06/25 vs Palm Harbor University | 10 |
| 12/06/24 @ Plant City | 13 |
Despite the loss, Riverview had strong showings from Mikaylah Birch, who went 5-for-10 on her way to 10 points and seven rebounds, and Amiyah Austin, who posted 17 points and four steals. That's the most points Birch has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Madison Rothenbush, who scored two points.
Palm Harbor University's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brenna Walters led the charge by going 6-for-15 to rack up 22 points. Another player making a difference was Devyn Lavelle, who went 5-for-10 en route to 13 points and seven boards.
Riverview's defeat dropped their record down to 7-16. As for Palm Harbor University, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-6.
Riverview does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Palm Harbor University, they have already played their next contest, a 55-49 victory against Sumner on the 8th.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
