Green Mountain lost to Riverdale Ridge back in December of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Monday. The Green Mountain Rams strolled past the Riverdale Ridge Ravens with points to spare, taking the game 66-48.
Green Mountain found their leader in sophomore Sam Mielenz, who went 9 for 15 on his way to 22 points. Another player making a difference was Ben Swanson, who went 5 of 9 en route to 11 points and six boards.
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Green Mountain 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 eight offensive boards in five consecutive contests.
Dylan Nieto and Luke Wildhagen certainly did their best on Monday to avoid the loss. Nieto went 6 for 15 on his way to 17 points and six rebounds, while Wildhagen went 5 of 11 en route to 13 points. Nieto's evening made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Tyler Barzelatto also deserves some recognition as he posted his first assist of the season.
Green Mountain's record now sits at 5-7. As for Riverdale Ridge, their loss ended a 13-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-8.
Green Mountain wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 64-47 win against Denver North on the 15th. Riverdale Ridge has also already played their next match, a 59-52 victory against Westminster on the 14th.
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