Sangamon Valley/Tri-City had to endure a 26-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Riverton Hawks 39-36. For the Storm, this counts as revenge for the 52-18 victory the Hawks walked away with the last time they faced one another back in November of 2023.
Despite the defeat, Riverton saw an underclassman step up: freshman Skyler Stokes scored 11 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Stokes has scored all season.
Sangamon Valley/Tri-City's win ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-2. As for Riverton, they dropped their record down to 0-4 with the loss, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Sangamon Valley/Tri-City is taking a road trip to square off against New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Riverton has already played their next contest, a 57-19 defeat against Staunton on the 4th.
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