Roosevelt was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They took a hard 53-36 fall against the Tallmadge Blue Devils. The matchup marked the Rough Riders' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Roosevelt's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ryan Slocum, who posted ten points and six rebounds. Jaden Dennison was another key player, going 5 for 11 on his way to 14 points.
Roosevelt's defeat dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Tallmadge, they pushed their record up to 11-4 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Roosevelt will host Streetsboro at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. That contest will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Dennison and Charles Ivory. As for Tallmadge, they will be playing at home against North Royalton at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. North Royalton will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something Tallmadge surely won't give up without a fight.
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