The Northeast Metro RVT Knights will challenge the Minuteman Regional Minuteman at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both are strolling into their matches after big wins in their previous games.
Having struggled with nine losses in a row dating back to last season, Northeast Metro RVT turned things around against Innovation Academy on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the The Red Tailed Hawk as they made off with a 79-59 victory. The Knights' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
01/05/24 vs Mystic Valley Regional | 8 |
01/07/25 vs Innovation Academy | 7 |
01/06/25 @ Whittier RVT | 6 |
01/02/24 vs Notre Dame Cristo Rey | 5 |
01/17/24 vs Rockport | 4 |
Esien Clarke and Jeanahel Exilus were among the main playmakers for Northeast Metro RVT as the former went 8 of 17 en route to 18 points along with seven boards and six assists and the latter dropped a double-double on 16 points and 11 rebounds. That's the most rebounds Clarke has posted since back in January of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Adam Mouhib, who posted eight points and three blocks.
They weren't the only one working in the assists department: Northeast Metro RVT was working as a unit and finished the game with 24 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Minuteman Regional posted their biggest win since February 12, 2024 on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 65-41 margin over Keefe Tech.
Northeast Metro RVT's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-8. As for Minuteman Regional, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Northeast Metro RVT beat Minuteman Regional 60-52 in their previous meeting back in January of 2024. Does Northeast Metro RVT have another victory up their sleeve, or will Minuteman Regional turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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