Riverview was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They had to suffer through a 65-24 loss at the hands of the Durant Cougars. While losing is never fun, the Sharks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 471st, while the Cougars are ranked 186th).
Mikaiah Hallback had an outrageously good game for Durant as she posted 21 points and six steals. Hallback continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Emily Blair, who went 5 of 11 on her way to 13 points.
Riverview's defeat dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Durant, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Riverview will challenge Bell Creek Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Bell Creek Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games. As for Durant, they will take on Plant City at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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