The Riverdale Ridge Ravens will face off against the Legend Titans at 2:15 p.m. on Thursday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Riverdale Ridge comes in on 14 and Legend on four.
Riverdale Ridge is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They secured a 41-37 W over Highlands Ranch.
Meanwhile, Legend faced Valor Christian in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. Legend walked away with a 67-59 victory over Valor Christian.
Legend's win came from a few key players Riverdale Ridge will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Mason Borcherding, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Grace Stanley, who shot 50% from the field en route to 16 points along with six assists and four steals.
Legend smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in 13 consecutive games.
Legend pushed their record up to 21-5 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.5 points over those games. As for Riverdale Ridge, their victory bumped their record up to 21-5.
Riverdale Ridge came up short against Legend when the teams last played back in January, falling 64-58. Can Riverdale Ridge avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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