Basketball Recap: Riviera Beach Preparatory and Achievement Academy Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Riviera Beach Preparatory and Achievement Academy needed a changed in momentum after dropping four straight games and they got it from Hershell Reynolds. The Riviera Beach Preparatory and Achievement Academy Gladiators snuck past the Synergy Magnet K12 Saints with a 53-48 victory on Friday thanks in part to Reynolds, who dropped a double-double on 27 points and ten rebounds. He is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last 18 games he's played dating back to last season.

Another player making a difference was Robert Dormeus, who posted 11 points in addition to five boards and five steals. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 2.3 steals per game.

Riviera Beach Preparatory and Achievement Academy's win bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Synergy Magnet K12, they dropped their record down to 1-8 with the loss, which was their seventh straight on the road.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Riviera Beach Preparatory and Achievement Academy will challenge Pahokee at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Riviera Beach Preparatory and Achievement Academy is facing Pahokee at the right time seeing as Pahokee is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Synergy Magnet K12, they will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on Florida Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Synergy Magnet K12 has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.