It was a proper cat-fight when Riverside faced off against Scotts Hill on Friday. The Riverside Panthers took a 49-43 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Scotts Hill Lions. The Panthers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Lions earlier this season, when they won 75-49.
Despite the loss, Riverside saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jack Cupples posted 22 points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals. Matthew Wyatt was another key player, putting up four points and 13 boards.
Even though they lost, Riverside smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.
Riverside's defeat dropped their record down to 14-12. As for Scotts Hill, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-13.
Looking ahead, Riverside will head out to challenge Jackson Central Merry at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Jackson Central Merry has been dominant on offense recently, having racked up an incredible 205 points over their last three games. As for Scotts Hill, they will face off against Madison at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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