The Roosevelt Roughriders will face off against the Seattle Prep Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Roosevelt took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They strolled past Nathan Hale with points to spare, taking the game 71-52. The win was some much needed relief for the Roughriders as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Roosevelt's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Elliot (EJ) Sommers, who posted 13 points. Another player making a difference was Pearson Dukes, who had 11 points.
Meanwhile, Seattle Prep didn't have too much trouble with West Seattle on Monday as they won 73-55. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' Washington basketball rankings (they are ranked 28th, while West Seattle are ranked 98th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Roosevelt's win bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Seattle Prep, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-4.
Roosevelt might still be hurting after the 70-48 loss they got from Seattle Prep in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Will Roosevelt have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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