The Ridgeway Roadrunners came tearing into Saturday's match with 15 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 15.4 points) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past Covington 80-56. Ridgeway has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine contests by 22 points or more this season.
Ridgeway's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Emanuel Allen, who dropped a double-double on 23 points and 12 rebounds. Allen is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down nine or more in the last 16 games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Brian Carter Jr., who almost dropped a double-double on 18 points and nine rebounds.
Covington's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Devon Mason, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten rebounds. Mason has been hot recently, having posted nine or more rebounds the last eight times he's played. Another player making a difference was Chase Taylor, who scored 15 points along with eight rebounds.
Covington struggled to work together and finished the game with only four assists. They were crushed by their opponents in that department as Ridgeway racked up 20 assists.
Ridgeway pushed their record up to 22-5 with that victory, which was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Covington, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-22.
Ridgeway will take on Raleigh-Egypt at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Averaging 69.15 points so far this season, Ridgeway's high-powered offense has been in full-swing lately, so Raleigh-Egypt better be ready for a challenge. Covington does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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