Even though the Frederick Golden Eagles scored an imposing 64 points on Saturday, the Riverdale Ridge Ravens still came out on top. Riverdale Ridge secured a 69-64 W over the Golden Eagles. Given Riverdale Ridge's advantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 42nd, while the Golden Eagles are ranked 130th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
It was another big night for Marcus Hinh, who scored 20 points along with seven assists. Another player making a difference was Josiah Fay, who scored ten points along with three blocks.
When it comes to explaining why Frederick lost, one person who can't be blamed is Jovan Aldana. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 24 points and ten rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Aldana has scored all season. JJ Strojinc was another key contributor, scoring 15 points.
The victory makes it two in a row for Riverdale Ridge and bumps their season record up to 15-3. As for Frederick, their loss dropped their record down to 11-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Riverdale Ridge will take on the Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Fort Morgan is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'. As for Frederick, they will be playing at home against the Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Niwot is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses.
