While it was all tied up 32-32 at halftime, Rocky River was not quite Buckeye's equal in the second half on Tuesday. They took a 69-63 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Buckeye Bucks. The Pirates were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bucks apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February.
Several Pirates players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Danny Berg, who went 7 for 15 en route to 19 points plus five rebounds. What's more, Berg also racked up three threes, the most he's had since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Jacob Radcliffe, who went 7 for 13 en route to 18 points plus five steals.
Rocky River's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rocky River and Valley Forge are set to duel on Tuesday. As for Buckeye, they will venture away from home to take on Bay at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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