Riverview Gardens extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping them down to 2-6. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 37-36 heartbreaker at the hands of the Metro-East Lutheran Knights. The Rams were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2024.
As for Metro-East Lutheran, they moved to 2-9 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since January 13th.
Metro-East Lutheran's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Emily Kober, who dropped a double-double with ten points and 19 boards. Those 19 rebounds gave Kober a new career-high. Leeah Watson was another key player, dropping a double-double with 11 points and 15 boards.
Riverview Gardens and Metro-East Lutheran will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Rams see the court they'll take on McCluer North at 4:00 p.m. on January 7, 2026. As for Metro-East Lutheran, their break will end when they face Granite City at 7:30 p.m. on January 7, 2026.
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