Rebels secure two conference wins

The Riverside Lady Rebels gained a win against the Meeteetse Lady Longhorns in Basin on Thursday, with a final score of 70-9. Against the Dubois Lady Rams Friday, the Rebels obtained their 2nd conference win of the weekend, in Dubois, with a final score of 40-21.

These conference wins were important as they play a big role in the seeding going into regionals at the end of February. The Lady Rebels overall record is 8-5, with a conference record of 3-0.

“We came into the games this week with one goal of getting 2 important conference wins heading into our matchup against No 1 Burlington this Friday night at home. We came out in our game against Meeteetse with Johnna Clifford back in the lineup; we wanted to play strong defense and push the ball anytime we could. Also, we got an opportunity for everyone to get to play, which is always a positive,” said Coach Hamilton.

“Against Dubois we came out and went up 14-0 after the first period and then played good defense the rest of the way for the victory. That’s always a tough game to play after a 3 ½ hour bus trip, being the longest trip we make in the conference.”

The JV team will play against Burlington JV at 4 this Friday, and the varsity will play at 5:30. The Rebels will travel to St. Stephens Saturday and play at 1:30.

Riverside 26 46 64 70

Meeteetse 2 5 5 9

RIVERSIDE — Johnna Clifford: 28 pts, 4 rebounds; Brooklynn Paxton: 22 pts, 15 rebounds; Varissa Olsen: 10 pts, 7 rebounds; Belle Starbuck: 4 pts; Hadley Hopkin: 4 pts, 3 rebounds; Addie Owen: 2 pts; Team- Steals: 13.

Riverside 14 11 10 5 40

Dubois 0 7 7 7 21

RIVERSIDE — Clifford: 18 pts, 13 rebounds; Paxton: 13 pts, 17 rebounds; V. Olsen: 6 pts, 6 rebounds; Forshee: 3 pts, 4 assists; Team- Steals: 14.