The Durant Cougars will challenge the Riverview Sharks at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Durant has now lost eight straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since December 10.
It was a proper cat-fight when Durant challenged Wharton on Wednesday. The match between Durant and Wharton didn't end well, with Durant falling 53-39. While losing is never fun, the Cougars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 531st, while the Wildcats are ranked 102nd).
| 01/08/25 @ Wharton | 3 |
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Despite their defeat, Durant saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Niko Sosa, who posted seven points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals, was perhaps the best of all. Sosa is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ariel Muniz, who had 13 points.
Meanwhile, Riverview can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They put the hurt on King with a sharp 69-46 win. That 23 point margin sets a new team best for the Sharks this season.
Riverview's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-8. As for Durant, their loss dropped their record down to 3-12.
Everything came up roses for Durant against Riverview when the teams last played back in January of 2024, as the team secured a 76-46 win. Does Durant have another victory up their sleeve, or will Riverview turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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