The Rivera Raiders will head out to square off against the Donna Redskins at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Rivera took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They walked away with a 44-36 win over Lopez.
Meanwhile, Donna came tearing into Tuesday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 30.8 points), and they left with even more momentum. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 79-20 victory over the Chiefs. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Redskins' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 549th, while the Chiefs are ranked 1543rd).
Donna's win came from a few key players that Rivera will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Alyson Perez, who posted 15 points along with seven steals and six assists. That's the most assists she has posted since back in January of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaylee Howell, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 16 boards.
Donna smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 15 offensive rebounds in five consecutive contests.
Rivera's record is now 13-11. As for Donna, their record now sits at 21-9.
Rivera came up short against Donna in their previous matchup back in December of 2025, falling 55-43. Can the Raiders avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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