It was a proper cat-fight when Riverside took on McNairy Central on Thursday. The Riverside Panthers fell to the McNairy Central Bobcats 56-51. The defeat continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Bobcats: they've now lost nine in a row.
Riverside's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jack Cupples, who earned 13 points in addition to six rebounds. Thatcher Crews was another key player, posting 13 points plus six rebounds.
Riverside's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for McNairy Central, the victory snapped their losing streak at four games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-1 record.
Riverside wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 65-50 loss against Camden Central on the 23rd. McNairy Central has also already played their next matchup, a 63-60 win against Kossuth on the 26th.
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