If Rio Lindo Adventist was riding high fresh off their 50-30 takedown of Pine Tree Academy last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Rio Lindo Adventist Spartans fell just short of the Paradise Adventist Academy Cougars by a score of 42-40 on Friday. The Spartans' loss signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak.
Despite the defeat, Rio Lindo Adventist had strong showings from MJ Lepulu, who went 5 for 9 en route to 14 points in addition to six boards and six blocks, and Jordan Campbell, who posted 11 points. Campbell has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last seven times he's played. Nate Stephens was another key player, putting up two points and ten rebounds.
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Even though they lost, Rio Lindo Adventist smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 21 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Rio Lindo Adventist's loss dropped their record down to 10-3. As for Paradise Adventist Academy, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season.
Rio Lindo Adventist wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 45-26 win against Monterey Bay Academy on the 25th. Paradise Adventist Academy has also already played their next game, a 47-29 victory against College View Academy on the 25th.
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