After four games on the road, Rocky River is heading back home. They will take on the John F. Kennedy Fighting Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Tuesday, Rocky River was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 61-55 to Shaker Heights.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Ryan Ricketti, who scored 14 points. He continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Julian Patti, who scored 14 points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Meanwhile, John F. Kennedy's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their third straight defeat. They took a 79-75 hit to the loss column at the hands of Open Door Christian.
Like John F. Kennedy, they lost despite seeing results from several players. Damarion Logan led the charge by scoring 27 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Damairus Logan, who scored 20 points.
Rocky River's defeat dropped their record down to 9-9. As for John F. Kennedy, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-10 record this season.
Saturday's contest is shaping up to be a scrappy match: Rocky River have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 29.7 rebounds per game. It's a different story for John F. Kennedy, though, as they've been averaging only 7.2 rebounds per game. Given Rocky River's sizable advantage in that area, John F. Kennedy will need to find a way to close that gap.
Everything came up roses for Rocky River against John F. Kennedy in their previous matchup back in February of 2023 as the squad secured a 75-37 victory. Will Rocky River repeat their success, or does John F. Kennedy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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