North Fort Myers lost to Riverdale back in January of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The North Fort Myers Red Knights secured a 47-41 W over the Riverdale Raiders. The victory was some much needed relief for the Red Knights as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Robert Ballesteros continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, going 7 of 15 en route to 17 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Trey Makar, who posted nine points.
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North Fort Myers smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in three consecutive games.
Riverdale's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jamar Underwood, who put up 11 points. Another player making a difference was Rayshaun Lindor, who had 12 points.
North Fort Myers' win bumped their record up to 8-9. As for Riverdale, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-11.
North Fort Myers didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 60-40 loss against Immokalee on the 10th. As for Riverdale, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 67-51 defeat against East Lee County on the 9th.
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