Panthers
| 02/06/25 vs Middleburg | 68 |
| 01/16/25 @ The Rock | 65 |
| 12/10/24 @ Baldwin | 61 |
| 12/27/24 vs ED White | 60 |
| 01/31/25 vs Westside | 58 |
With a playoff win on the line, Ridgeview rose to the challenge on Thursday. They took their match with ease, bagging a 68-35 victory over the Middleburg Broncos. The Panthers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Ridgeview's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Narissa Blocton led the charge by going 10 of 17 en route to 20 points along with six boards and six steals. What's more, Blocton also posted a 59% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Nacoya Blocton, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds.
Ridgeview smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Despite the loss, Middleburg saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Aiyana Haynes went 7 for 14 on her way to 21 points.
The win was the third in a row for Ridgeview, bringing their record for this year to 19-4. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.7 points over those games. As for Middleburg, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-15 record this season.
Coming up, Ridgeview will square off against Orange Park at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Ridgeview knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past three games -- so hopefully Orange Park likes a good challenge. Middleburg does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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