Girls hoops squad suffers tough loss

The girls basketball team suffered a rough 43-20 loss at Crook County (CC) in their first game of the season, on Friday, December 5.

Sisters had a strong opening quarter and was only down by one, 11-10, at the close of the period. Sadly, two key players got into foul trouble in the second quarter, and had to head to the bench. Olivia Stewart picked up her third foul in the second quarter, as did Rylee Weber.

In the second quarter, the Outlaws were held to just two points, and at the half trailed CC 21-12.

Stewart picked up her fourth foul early in third, and was back on the bench.

The Cowgirls outscored the Outlaws 16-6 in the third, and held them to two in the final period.

Coach Casey Pallister said, "We have a lot of young players coming off the bench, mostly freshmen, and I was proud of the way they stepped into their first game."

Sisters got strong leadership from Jules Meeter, who played a great defensive game in the post.

Pallister commented on Meeter's game.

"Jules had a difficult defensive assignment, but did a nice job challenging the player she was guarding, and worked hard to limit her to one contested shot," said Pallister. "She blocked-out well, hustled after loose balls, and got herself into good position in the post on the offensive end. She continuously worked hard for the team regardless of the score. That is exactly the kind of attitude we want the girls to have."

Lexie Stewart led the Outlaws with seven points, including a three-pointer. Rylee Weber had six points in the game and pulled down eight rebounds.

The Outlaws were to play at home against Madras on Tuesday, December 8. Sisters will play at home against Summit on Thursday, December 10. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.