Basketball Recap: Riverview Sarasota Skates Past Riverview with Ease

Rams

Margin (Wins)

01/09/25 vs Boca Ciega	46
01/15/25 vs Riverview	43
12/18/24 @ Lehigh	39
11/18/24 @ Wiregrass Ranch	35
12/11/24 vs Plant	26

Riverview Sarasota entered their tilt with Riverview on Wednesday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They breezed by the Riverview Sharks to the tune of 60-17. The Rams have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight games by 20 points or more this season.

Riverview Sarasota found their leader in sophomore Taylor Davidson, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 12 rebounds. Davidson has been hot recently, having also posted four or more steals the last four times she's played. Abbie Grim was another key player, going 6 for 13 en route to 12 points and eight boards.

Riverview Sarasota smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 26 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 18 offensive boards in five consecutive matchups.

Riverview Sarasota is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-3 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.0 points per game. As for Riverview, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-12.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Riverview Sarasota will host IMG Academy State at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Riverview Sarasota's favor as the squad sits on four straight wins at home while IMG Academy State has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road. As for Riverview, they will welcome Strawberry Crest at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Riverview is facing Strawberry Crest at the right time seeing as Strawberry Crest is stuck on a ten-game losing streak.