For the first time this season, Bellarmine Prep will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will head out to take on the River Ridge Hawks at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
On Saturday, Bellarmine Prep came up short against Gonzaga Prep and fell 48-41.
Meanwhile, River Ridge had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They lost 72-50 to Kentridge.
Bellarmine Prep will have to contain Ryzen Nunez as he made an impact in River Ridge's last game. He went 9-for-16 to rack up 20 points and eight rebounds. Another player making a difference was Donavan Smith, who posted two points and six boards.
Everything went Bellarmine Prep's way against River Ridge in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, as Bellarmine Prep made off with a 74-49 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Lions since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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