Research Triangle Academy had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. The game between Research Triangle Academy and River Mill wasn't particularly close, with Research Triangle Academy falling 36-19.
River Mill can attribute much of their success to Sydnie Barfield, who scored 8 points along with 7 rebounds and 7 steals. Barfield has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last four times she's played.
Research Triangle Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-1. As for River Mill, the victory makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-6.
Research Triangle Academy will head out on the road to face off against Roxboro Community at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for River Mill, they will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against Bartlett Yancey at 6:00 p.m.