Riverside and Scotts Hill are an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2015, but not for long. The Riverside Panthers will be playing at home against the Scotts Hill Lions at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Riverside fell on hard times earlier this season, but after back-to-back victories it seems like their luck might finally be changing. They managed a 56-51 victory over Madison on Friday.
Riverside found their leader in underclassman Jack Cupples, who scored 13 points. James Harralston was another key contributor, scoring 14 points along with five rebounds.
Meanwhile, Scotts Hill waltzed into their match on Friday with two straight wins but they left with three. They were the clear victor by a 66-44 margin over Adamsville. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory Scotts Hill has posted since November 28, 2023.
Riverside's win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-11. As for Scotts Hill, their win bumped their record up to 5-8.
Riverside came up short against Scotts Hill when the teams last played back in February of 2023, falling 78-72. Will Riverside have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
