Millennium was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a blow against the River Islands Riptide, falling 64-24. While losing is never fun, the Falcons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 994th, while the Riptide are ranked 488th).
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead River Islands to victory, but perhaps none more so than Charles Mapanao, who posted 11 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Idrees ElFarra, who had 16 points.
Millennium's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for River Islands, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Millennium will head out to challenge Leadership at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for River Islands, they will head out on the road to face off against East Union at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. East Union has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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