Tensas Academy hasn't had much luck against Riverdale Academy recently, but that could start to change on Friday. Having just played yesterday, the Tensas Academy Chiefs will jump right back in to play the Riverdale Academy Rebels at 4:00 p.m.
Tensas Academy is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 11th straight game dating back to last season back in January. They were outmatched by Briarfield Academy and fell 67-36. One positive for the Chiefs, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Riverdale Academy had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They simply couldn't be stopped on Wednesday as they easily beat Tallulah Academy 66-6. The Rebels have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 24 games by 21 points or more this season.
The win (which was Riverdale Academy's 21st in a row) raised their record to 28-5. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 26.2 points per game. As for Tensas Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Tensas Academy was dealt a bruising 76-26 loss at the hands of Riverdale Academy in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Can Tensas Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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