Basketball Recap: Riviera Beach Preparatory and Achievement Academy Piles Up the Points Against Village Academy

Riviera Beach Preparatory and Achievement Academy's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They really took it to the Village Academy Tigers for the full four quarters, racking up a 75-44 win. The Gladiators' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

It was another big night for Christian Booker, who dropped a triple-double on 22 points, ten assists, and 11 steals. Booker is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Hershell Reynolds, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 11 boards.

Riviera Beach Preparatory and Achievement Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 16 offensive boards in five consecutive contests.

Riviera Beach Preparatory and Achievement Academy's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-7. As for Village Academy, they are on a 32-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-10.

Riviera Beach Preparatory and Achievement Academy will venture away from home to face off against Somerset Academy - Canyons at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Somerset Academy - Canyons will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Riviera Beach Preparatory and Achievement Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Village Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Grandview Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.