Independence hasn't had much luck against Riverside recently, but that could start to change on Friday. Independence will look to defend their home court against the Riverside Ram at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
On Tuesday, Independence didn't have quite enough to beat Stone Bridge and fell 68-66.
Meanwhile, Riverside entered their tilt with Lightridge on Tuesday with seven consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with eight. They breezed by the Bolts to the tune of 87-58. The Ram have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five games by 22 points or more this season.
Independence better focus on containing Mason Ridgeway and Max Lawson as the pair were huge in Riverside's win. Ridgeway went 6 of 10 from beyond the arc on his way to 37 points along with five boards and three steals, while Lawson went 8 for 10 en route to 22 points in addition to five assists and five rebounds. The match was Ridgeway's eighth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Josh Ntiamoah, who posted six points.
Riverside smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in nine consecutive contests.
Independence's defeat dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Riverside, they pushed their record up to 15-1 with the victory, which was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season.
Independence came up short against Riverside in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 63-54. Will Independence have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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