The River Islands Riptide will head out on the road to square off against the Turlock Christian Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. River Islands has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Having struggled with eight defeats in a row, River Islands turned things around against Aspire Langston Hughes Academy on Wednesday. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 55-8 victory over the Titans. That 47-point margin sets a new team best for the Riptide this season.
Meanwhile, after a string of six wins, Turlock Christian's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They took a 51-38 hit to the loss column at the hands of Ben Holt College Prep Academy.
River Islands will need to focus on slowing down Payslie Porter, one of several Turlock Christian players who made an impact when they last played. She posted five points and six rebounds. Claire Betts was another key player, putting up 12 points and seven boards.
River Islands' win bumped their record up to 5-13. As for Turlock Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 10-5.
River Islands was able to grind out a solid victory over Turlock Christian in their previous matchup back in January of 2025, winning 48-41. Do the Riptide have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Eagles turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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