The Perry Pirates just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Riverside Beavers at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
On Wednesday, Perry lost to Hawken on the road by a 62-43 margin. The loss was the Pirates' first of the season.
Meanwhile, Riverside took a blow against Cleveland Central Catholic on Tuesday, falling 69-42. The Beavers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Perry will need focus on slowing down Drew Brown, one of several Riverside players who made an impact when they last played. He posted five points and nine boards. Brown is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: he's pulled down at least eight every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Joey Durdella, who earned ten points.
Even though they lost, Riverside smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in three consecutive games.
Having lost for the first time this season, Perry fell to 2-1. As for Riverside, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Perry came up short against Riverside in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 63-51. Will Perry have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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