Riverview was the 66-34 winner over Wharton when they last played one another back in November of 2021, but their luck changed this time around. The Riverview Sharks came up short against the Wharton Wildcats on Wednesday, falling 49-27.
Leading Wharton to victory were Janyia Scott and Kaytee Tyler. Scott almost dropped a double-double on 19 points and nine steals, while Tyler posted 12 points in addition to eight rebounds and five assists. Those nine steals gave Scott a new career-high. Sydney Hurst was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on ten points and nine boards.
Riverview has been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 11 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season. As for Wharton, their victory bumped their record up to 12-8.
Riverview and Wharton could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Florida Rankings. Riverview will take on Chamberlain at 6:30 p.m. on Friday down 277 places (477 vs. 200). Similarly, Wharton (ranked 253rd) will meet Bloomingdale (ranked 76th) at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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