Riverdale Baptist Blue kicked off their season on the road on Saturday and hit a couple of potholes. They fell 54-47 to the New Hope Academy National Tigers.
Riverdale Baptist Blue's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Lenora Dawkins, who posted 16 points in addition to six boards and six steals, and Chasity Graham, who shot 47% from the field en route to 20 points and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Naiy'Lah Crutchfield, who had six points and five rebounds.
New Hope Academy National got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Autumn Harrod out in front who went 8-for-12 to rack up 17 points and four steals. Another player making a difference was Lola Mensa-Bonsu, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and 13 boards.
Coming up, Riverdale Baptist Blue will welcome Varsity Opponent at 8:20 p.m. on Friday. As for New Hope Academy National, they have already played their next matchup, a 71-38 win against Southern Maryland Christian Academy on the 9th.
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