Riverdale has enjoyed the comforts of home their last four games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will take on the Willow Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Riverdale has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Riverdale was handed a 27-point loss in their previous outing, but they didn't let that bad energy affect their game against the Mustangs on Friday. Riverdale skirted past the Mustangs 62-59. The win was all the more spectacular given Riverdale's disadvantage in MaxPreps' Louisiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 254th, while the Mustangs are ranked 93rd).
Willow only won by three when they last took the court, which might have inspired the 21-point they dealt the Swamp Owls on Friday. Willow put the hurt on the Swamp Owls with a sharp 68-47 win. The win made it back-to-back wins for Willow.
Riverdale's victory ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-12. As for Willow, the victory got them back to even at 11-11.
Riverdale took their victory against the Lions in their previous meeting back in February of 2023 by a conclusive 67-45. The rematch might be a little tougher for Riverdale since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
