Auburn Riverside was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 13th straight defeat. They fell 62-54 to the Mt. Rainier Rams. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Ravens this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 57-37 back in December of 2024.
Despite the loss, Auburn Riverside saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Leroy Kinnay went 9 for 15 en route to 23 points and eight rebounds. Christian Hardin also deserves some recognition as he grabbed his first steal of the season.
Mt. Rainier's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tanner Simpson led the charge by going 6 of 13 on his way to 14 points along with six assists and six boards. Jayden Dolce was another key player, putting up 17 points.
Auburn Riverside's defeat dropped their record down to 2-17. As for Mt. Rainier, their win bumped their record up to 10-7.
Auburn Riverside and Mt. Rainier could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Washington Rankings. Auburn Riverside (ranked 291st) will meet Kennedy Catholic (ranked 48th) at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Mt. Rainier will face off against Kentwood at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday down 117 places (140 vs. 23).
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