If Riverside was feeling good fresh off their 46-13 takedown of Keio Academy of N.Y. on Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Rams fell 60-55 to the Rye Neck Panthers on Saturday. The Rams have struggled against the Panthers recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Riverside's loss came despite strong showings from Mekhi Martin and Jhensen Lugardo. Martin went 7-for-13 en route to 17 points, while Lugardo shot 50% from the field on his way to 14 points. Jeancarlos Ceballos was another key player, putting up seven points and five rebounds.
Riverside's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Coincidentally, Riverside and Rye Neck will both be playing Barack Obama School for Social Justice the next time they take the court. The Rams will head out to face the Lightning at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, while the Panthers will head out to face them at 5:00 p.m. on February 3, 2026.
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