Midlands STEM Charter was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat dating back to last season. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 57-51 heartbreaker at the hands of the Riverwalk Academy Lions. The Mavericks were probably out for revenge after losing 63-55 to them when the teams met back in December of 2023, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Riverwalk Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Levi Staton out in front who almost dropped a double-double on 19 points and nine rebounds. Those 19 points gave Staton a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Austin Thurman, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 15 boards.
Midlands STEM Charter's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Riverwalk Academy, their victory ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-1.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Great Falls the next time they take the court. Riverwalk Academy will host Great Falls at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, while Midlands STEM Charter will host them at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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