Riverside saw some tournament action on Saturday. They wrapped up 2024 with a 49-31 victory over the Eldorado Golden Eagles. The win was all the more spectacular given the Rangers' disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 289th in Texas, while the Golden Eagles are ranked 46th in New Mexico).
Riverside's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Hazel Veloz, who posted 16 points and four steals. Another player making a difference was Aj Alvarado, who had 17 points.
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| 12/28/24 - Neutral | 49-31 W |
Riverside smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in eight consecutive matches.
Riverside is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-8 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.5 points per game. As for Eldorado, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-6.
Riverside didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 45-33 victory against Centennial on the 31st. As for Eldorado, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 59-31 loss against Volcano Vista on the 7th.
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