Riverview Academy of Math and Science couldn't quite beat American Youth Academy on Friday, but the three-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 31-point loss they were dealt on Thursday. The Riverview Academy of Math and Science Barracudas fell just short of the American Youth Academy Eagles by a score of 66-63. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Barracudas of the 57-52 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November.
Riverview Academy of Math and Science's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aaron Riley, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and ten rebounds. Another player making a difference was Samuel Kennedy - Coston, who went 7 for 12 en route to 17 points.
American Youth Academy was led to victory by Firas Othman and Adam Ibrahim. Othman posted 25 points, while Ibrahim scored 19 points. Othman is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for four straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Mehdi Faouatih, who scored eight points.
This is the second loss in a row for Riverview Academy of Math and Science and nudges their season record down to 2-4. As for American Youth Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 3-4.
Riverview Academy of Math and Science will square off against Pepin Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Riverview Academy of Math and Science is facing Pepin Academy at the right time seeing as Pepin Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for American Youth Academy, they will host Foundation Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. American Youth Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.9 points per game this season.
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