Middleton lost to Riverview back in January, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Wednesday. The Middleton Tigers secured a 28-22 W over the Riverview Sharks. The 28-point effort marked the Tigers' lowest-scoring game of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Middleton's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Laurie Julot, who almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine rebounds. Julot is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last 13 games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Thea Williams, who had ten points along with two steals.
Middleton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive rebounds in 13 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Several Sharks players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Yasmin(Yas) Johnson, who scored five points plus nine rebounds and four steals. Mikaylah Birch was another key player, earning five points along with nine rebounds and two steals.
Middleton's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Riverview, they dropped their record down to 1-4 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Middleton has already played their next matchup, a 42-36 loss against Hillsborough on the 6th. As for Riverview, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 43-28 win against Plant City on the 6th.
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