Riesel lost a close one when they played last Monday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Tuesday was a bit more commanding. They came up short against the Meridian Yellowjackets, falling 54-34. The Indians' loss continues a trend for the team, making it five in a row dating back to last season.
Meridian found their leader in sophomore Josh Nunez, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 15 rebounds. Nunez has been hot , having also posted two or more steals the last six times he's played. Another player making a difference was D'Marcus Garcia, who earned ten points plus seven rebounds and six steals.
Riesel's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Meridian, their record now sits at 2-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Riesel will challenge Valley Mills at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Riesel is facing Valley Mills at the right time seeing as Valley Mills is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Meridian, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Covington at 6:15 p.m. on December 10th.
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