Balboa's game last Sunday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the River Ridge Royal Knights 87-49. Given the Roughriders' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 22nd, while the Royal Knights are ranked 494th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
| 01/24/25 @ River Ridge | 14 |
| 01/19/25 vs Winston Salem Christian National | 11 |
| 01/18/25 vs West Oaks Academy | 10 |
| 01/14/25 vs Southern Coast Academy National | 10 |
| 01/11/25 vs Prince George's Christian Academy | 12 |
| 01/07/25 vs Specially Fit Academy | 17 |
Balboa's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was BwaBwa Josue, who dropped a double-double on 24 points and 14 boards. Josue is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down ten or more in the last six games he's played. Another player making a difference was Apolo Caetano, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 17 assists.
Balboa was working as a unit and finished the game with 33 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
River Ridge's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was TJ Beal, who went 8 for 15 en route to 20 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kolten Casarez, who posted nine points.
Balboa moved to 10-19 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for River Ridge, they dropped their record down to 9-13 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.
Balboa will take on IMG Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. River Ridge has already played their next game (against Gulf), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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