Rio Rico was handed a 48-point loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Friday. They skirted past the Amphitheater Panthers 65-62. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Hawks considering their 29-point performance the contest before.
Rio Rico got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Santiago Merino out in front who posted 14 points. Another player making a difference was Ramsess Bolivar, who put up 12 points.
Defeat or not, Amphitheater got some senior leadership from Khari Gilliam and Jovan Antonio. Gilliam went 5 of 8 en route to 16 points, while Antonio dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten boards. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Gilliam has scored all season. Tyree Malone was another key player, putting up seven points and three steals.
The victory snapped Rio Rico's losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 2-16 record. As for Amphitheater, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-11.
Rio Rico didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 71-29 defeat against Pusch Ridge Christian Academy on the 21st. Amphitheater has also already played their next matchup, a 93-72 loss against Douglas on the 21st.
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