The IMG Academy Blue Ascenders's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight loss. They ended up on the wrong side of a tough 73-53 walloping at the hands of Riverview Sarasota. While losing is never fun, IMG Academy Blue can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 262nd, while Riverview Sarasota is ranked 31st).
Leading Riverview Sarasota to victory were Kyrsten Montas and Ava Sims. Montas scored ten points along with six rebounds and four steals, while Sims scored 17 points along with nine rebounds. Another player making a difference was Ava Noto, who scored nine points along with three steals.
IMG Academy Blue has not been sharp recently, as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season. As for Riverview Sarasota, they pushed their record up to 18-3 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. IMG Academy Blue will challenge Lake Minneola at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Riverview Sarasota, they will head out on the road to face off against Barron Collier at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.
