Riverton falls despite big games from Malachi Smith and Darrick DeVries

By Team Reports Mar 9, 2024, 6:27am

Recap: Riverton Wolverines vs. Central Indians

The Riverton Wolverines and the Central Indians squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but sadly the Riverton Wolverines had to settle for second. Their tough 73-48 loss to the Indians might stick with them for a while. Riverton was down 53-32 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.

Despite the loss, Riverton had strong showings from Darrick DeVries, who scored 14 points, and Malachi Smith, who scored seven points along with nine rebounds and three blocks. Smith also grabbed two steals for the first time this season.

Riverton's loss dropped their record down to 14-13. As for Central, their victory bumped their record up to 23-3.

Riverton and Jackson Hole will face off at 1:30 p.m. on March 8th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Wyoming (Riverton is ranked 16th, while Jackson Hole is ranked 13th). Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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