Ridgeview and Orange Park squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Ridgeview had to settle for second. They fell to the Orange Park Raiders 44-38. The Panthers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Raiders earlier this season, when they won 51-45.
Nacoya Blocton
| 02/08/25 vs Orange Park | 13 |
| 02/06/25 vs Middleburg | 10 |
| 01/27/25 vs North Florida Educational Institute | 7 |
| 01/25/25 vs Orange Park | 8 |
| 01/23/25 vs Oakleaf | 12 |
| + 17 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Ridgeview lost, don't look at Nacoya Blocton. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 14 points and 13 boards. With that strong performance, Blocton is now averaging an impressive 8.1 rebounds per game. Another player making a difference was Narissa Blocton, who posted 14 points in addition to six boards and three steals.
Even though they lost, Ridgeview smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in six consecutive matches.
Orange Park got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Trinity Dinkins out in front who went 6 for 10 en route to 15 points and five rebounds. Ella Crowe was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on nine points and ten boards.
Ridgeview's defeat dropped their record down to 19-5. As for Orange Park, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 16-11.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Ridgeview will take on Choctawhatchee at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Ridgeview is facing Choctawhatchee at the right time seeing as Choctawhatchee is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Orange Park, they will challenge Beachside at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Beachside knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four games -- so hopefully Orange Park likes a good challenge.
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