Ridgecroft entered their matchup against Halifax Academy on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Ridgecroft Rams fell 60-51 to the Halifax Academy Vikings. The contest marked the Rams' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Despite the defeat, Ridgecroft had strong showings from Nacir Lewis, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten rebounds, and Jay Gaston, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 16 rebounds. Gaston is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: he's pulled down at least eight every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Landon Woodard, who posted eight points.
Even though they lost, Ridgecroft 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 ten offensive rebounds in 11 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Halifax Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Landon Peoples led the charge by dropping a double-double on 15 points and 12 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacob Crawford, who posted ten points along with five steals.
With the loss, Ridgecroft broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 4-1. As for Halifax Academy, their victory ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ridgecroft won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Southampton Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Ridgecroft is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 68.2 points per game this season. As for Halifax Academy, they and Lawrence Academy are set to duel on Friday. Halifax Academy will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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