Riverwalk Academy's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Providence Classical Paladins 44-41. Given the Lions' advantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 283rd, while the Paladins are ranked 632nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Adam Johnson
| 01/30/25 @ Providence Classical | 9 |
| 01/27/25 vs Midlands STEM Charter | 8 |
| 12/17/24 vs Walnut Grove Christian | 6 |
| 12/06/24 @ Midlands STEM Charter | 6 |
| 12/03/24 vs C.A. Johnson | 6 |
| + 8 more games |
Riverwalk Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Adam Johnson, who almost dropped a double-double with 11 points and nine steals. Johnson has become a key player for Riverwalk Academy: the team is 4-2 when he posts at least five steals, but 0-11 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Austin Thurman, who almost dropped a double-double with 17 points and nine boards.
Riverwalk Academy 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, Providence Classical had strong showings from Grafton Eiff, who went 7 for 15 to rack up 19 points in addition to eight assists and four steals, and Malachi Thompson, who went 7 of 12 en route to 14 points along with seven rebounds and six blocks. Eiff has been hot for a while, having posted three or more steals the last 11 times he's played.
Riverwalk Academy's win bumped their record up to 4-13. As for Providence Classical, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-10.
Riverwalk Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, an 82-21 defeat against Lamar on the 4th. As for Providence Classical, they have also already played their next contest, a 38-35 victory against HOPE Academy on the 3rd.
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