The Rivera Raiders lost against the Harlingen Cardinals back in January, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. Rivera took a serious blow against Harlingen, falling 71-39. While losing is never fun, Rivera can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 657th, while Harlingen is ranked 192nd).
Rivera's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jesus Hinojosa, who scored nine points. Enrique Torres was another key contributor, scoring ten points.
Rivera struggled to work together and finished the game with only two assists. That's the fewest assists they've managed all season.
Luis Rodriguez was the offensive standout of the game as he scored 21 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Alejandro Lucio, who scored eight points.
Rivera has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 17-12 record this season. As for Harlingen, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 29-5.
Rivera will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Hanna at 7:30 p.m. Hanna is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 53.3 points per game this season. As for Harlingen, they will head out on the road to square off against Los Fresnos at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Los Fresnos is coming into the game with four straight victories at home, so Harlingen is out to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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