Ridgeview is 1-7 against Bartram Trail since December of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Panthers will head out to take on the Bears at 7:00 p.m. Ridgeview is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.8 points per game this season.
On Tuesday, Ridgeview was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 56-51 to Christ's Church Academy.
Justyn Cappas
| 11/17/25 vs Menendez | 24 |
| 12/16/25 @ Christ's Church Academy | 23 |
| 12/02/25 @ Middleburg | 21 |
| 12/09/25 @ Yulee | 20 |
| 12/05/25 @ Menendez | 17 |
| + 7 more games |
Ridgeview's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Justyn Cappas, who went 9-for-14 to rack up 23 points in addition to six boards and five assists, and Gavin Stechschulte, who shot 44% from the field on his way to 17 points and five rebounds. The Panthers are 3-1 when Cappas posts 20 or more points, but 2-6 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Jamarion Dupont, who posted no points and 12 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Bartram Trail came up short against Wolfson on Monday and fell 64-51. That's two games in a row now that the Bears have lost by exactly 13 points.
Ridgeview will need to focus on slowing down Darian Wright, one of several Bartram Trail players who made an impact when they last played. He earned 13 points along with seven boards and three blocks. Israel Garza Tonge was another key player, putting up ten points and five rebounds.
Ridgeview's defeat dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Bartram Trail, their loss dropped their record down to 2-6.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Ridgeview has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 31.2 boards per game. However, it's not like Bartram Trail struggles in that department as they've been averaging 26.9 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Ridgeview was dealt a bruising 60-22 defeat at the hands of Bartram Trail in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. Thankfully for the Panthers, David Souza (who almost dropped a double-double with 12 points and nine boards) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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