Prep Report: Mariner conquers Riverdale
The Mariner Tritons used a strong second-half effort to turn back Riverdale 53-42 Tuesday night.
If nothing else, the Tritons (11-13) gained some confidence heading into the regular-season finale Thursday night at Frank Morris Gymnasium when they play for seventh place in the LCAC against – Riverdale.
Kameron Beach pitched in a season-high 25 points to lead the Tritons, who got 11 rebounds from Travis Edwards.
Thursday’s rematch with the Raiders is designated as a Coaches vs. Cancer fundraiser game to benefit the American Cancer Society.
Riverdale 5 14 12 11 – 42
Mariner 8 12 15 18 – 53
RIVERDALE 42 – Hagan 10, Johnston 9, Greenwell 6, Coleman 4, Edwards 13. Totals: 15 4-6 42. 3-point goals: Hagan 1, Johnston 2, Greenwell 2, Edwards 3.
MARINER 53 – Beach 25, Longsworth 3, Barsesa 9, Vandermark 4, Bello 2, Rivera 3, Guerrier 4, Johnson 3. Totals: 15 16-24 53. 3-point goals: Beach 4, Longsworth 1, Barsesa 2.
Bishop Verot 68, St. John Neumann 30: Three players scored in double figures to lead Bishop Verot to a costly victory over St. John Neumann.
Etienne Effenberg led the way with 18 points, Brennen Melvin hit 16 and Nate Howard added 11 for the Vikings (17-7). Jacquard Hagan chipped in with nine points before going down in the second quarter with an ankle injury.
Verot coach Matt Herting said Hagan is maybe 50/50 able to play Saturday night against Fort Myers in the regular-season finale at the Vikings’ gym.