The Ridgeview Global Studies Academy Explorers 's's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight loss. They took a serious blow against Fort Meade, falling 71-37. Ridgeview Global Studies Academy was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-12.
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jordan Williamson, who scored 6 points. Mehiel Charles was another key contributor, scoring 6 points.
Fort Meade's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Nasier Berrien led the charge by scoring 11 points along with 7 steals and 5 assists. The matchup was Berrien's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Ryan Screen, who scored 10 points along with 8 steals and 5 rebounds.
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy bumped their record down to 0-3 with that defeat, which was their third straight at home. As for Fort Meade, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ridgeview Global Studies Academy will face off against Celebration at 7:30 p.m. on December 15th. As for Fort Meade, they will head out on the road to face off against Hardee at 8:00 p.m. on Friday.
