Lightridge hasn't had much luck against Riverside recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Lightridge Bolts will host the Riverside Ram at 7:30 p.m.
Lightridge is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Independence, falling 78-53.
Meanwhile, Riverside came tearing into Tuesday's contest with 11 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 17 points) and they left with even more momentum. They enjoyed a cozy 74-58 win over the Panthers. Given the Ram's advantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 18th, while the Panthers are ranked 73rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Lightridge better focus on containing Max Lawson and Joell Basue as the pair were huge in Riverside's win. Lawson went 8 of 10 on his way to 20 points and six rebounds, while Basue went 9 for 14 en route to 18 points and five boards. Another player making a difference was Brady Peterson, who posted nine points and six rebounds.
Riverside was working as a unit and finished the game with 21 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Potomac Falls only racked up 11 assists.
Lightridge's defeat dropped their record down to 3-14. As for Riverside, they pushed their record up to 19-1 with the victory, which was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season.
Lightridge took a serious blow against Riverside in their previous matchup back in January, falling 87-58. Will Lightridge have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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