It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Gainesville can now relate to. They were outmatched by the River Ridge Knights and fell 81-35. The Red Elephants just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Gainesville's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Julia Payne, who posted 14 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaucelyn Smith, who put up ten points.
River Ridge's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Makayla Roberson, who went 7-for-10 to rack up 18 points and five boards. Thanks to that strong game, Roberson now owns an excellent 45.3% field goal percentage. Another player making a difference was Sophia Pearl, who almost dropped a double-double with 12 points and nine assists.
Gainesville's loss dropped their record down to 14-13. As for River Ridge, the victory was the 24th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 27-1.
Gainesville does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for River Ridge, they will be playing at home against Morrow at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. River Ridge knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 24 matches -- so hopefully Morrow likes a good challenge.
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