While Rocky River didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came out on top against the East Mecklenburg Eagles by a score of 45-38 on Tuesday. Given the Ravens' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 136th, while the Eagles are ranked 383rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Rocky River's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Camille Montgomery led the charge by going 6 of 9 on her way to 17 points and six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Lundyn Spears, who posted 11 points and five steals.
Ravens
| 12/17/24 @ East Mecklenburg | 45-38 |
| 12/10/24 @ Berry | 60-45 |
| 12/05/24 @ Piedmont | 51-28 |
| 11/22/24 @ Hopewell | 64-51 |
Rocky River's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-2. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.0 points per game. As for East Mecklenburg, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Rocky River will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Charlotte Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025. East Mecklenburg and Garinger will compete for holiday cheer at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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