Basketball Recap: North Tahoe Find Success

North Tahoe won the last time they faced West Wendover and things went their way on Saturday too. The North Tahoe Lakers walked away with a 45-33 victory over the West Wendover Wolverines.

Laura Couwenhoven

Assists (Career)

02/08/25 @ West Wendover	3
01/31/25 vs Pershing County	1
01/24/25 vs Coral Academy of Science - Reno	1
01/14/25 @ Incline	1
12/21/24 vs West Wendover	1

North Tahoe had a senior duo take command as Laura Couwenhoven posted eight points along with eight rebounds and five blocks and Makenna Alter went 5 of 9 on her way to 13 points and six steals. The dominant performance also gave Couwenhoven a new career-high in assists (three). Anna Hawley was another key player, going 5 for 8 to rack up 10 points.

Despite the loss, West Wendover still got an impressive performance from Shay Neaman, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten boards. Neaman is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Savannah Jimenez, who earned ten points.

North Tahoe's win bumped their record up to 14-9. As for West Wendover, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-11.

Looking ahead, North Tahoe will be playing in front of their home fans against Silver Stage at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for West Wendover, they will take on Pershing County at 6:20 p.m. on Thursday. Pershing County will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something West Wendover surely won't give up without a fight.