Riviera Prep (FL) tops No. 3 St. Peter’s Prep in Miami Holiday Inv. – Boys basketball

Riviera Prep (FL) used a strong second-half to defeat St. Peter’s Prep, No. 3 in the NJ.com Top 20, 70-52 in the Miami Holiday Invitational in Miami, Florida.

After a closely contested first half that saw Riviera Prep (FL) take a 31-25 lead into the break, it outscored St. Peter’s Prep 39-27 over the final two quarters to secure the victory.

Mason Santiago led the way for St. Peter’s Prep (3-1) with 14 points. Derek Gomez added 11 points and four rebounds.

Richie Rosa chipped in six points, three rebounds, and a team-high five assists for St. Peter’s Prep.

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