Colorado High School Basketball - Basalt can't hold off Rifle
January 31, 2025: Basalt, CO 81621 Rifle Bears (Rifle, CO) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Basalt Longhorns (Basalt, CO), 35-29 in a league match.
With the victory, Rifle upgrades its record to 2-14 on the year. The Bears host Rangely (Rangely, CO) to face the Panthers in a non-league match on Saturday, February 1. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 15-0. Rangely won 61-33 in their recent league match against Plateau Valley (Collbran, CO)
The Longhorns now sport a 2-14 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Moffat County for a 4A Western Slope match on Saturday, February 1. Basalt will face a Bulldogs squad coming off a 43-30 league win over Steamboat Springs (Steamboat Springs, CO). The Bulldogs record now stands at 7-7.