Rushville-Industry hadn't done well against Beardstown recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Rushville-Industry Rockets came out on top against the Beardstown Tigers by a score of 44-31. For the Rockets, this counts as revenge for the 88-67 victory the Tigers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January.
Despite the loss, Beardstown saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Cleon Djafalo posted seven points in addition to seven rebounds. Tannar Riddell was another key player, scoring eight points in addition to six rebounds.
The win made it two in a row for Rushville-Industry and bumps their season record up to 2-2. As for Beardstown, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rushville-Industry will head out to square off against Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Beardstown, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Beardstown Tigers duke it out with the Cuba/Spoon River Valley Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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