If Hillcrest wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Rolla, they should've done a better job of containing Rylee Dodson. The Bulldogs walked away with a 59-50 victory over the Hornets on Thursday thanks in part to Dodson, who shot 58% from the field to rack up 19 points in addition to eight boards and six assists. She is also on a roll when it comes to three-point shooting accuracy, as she's posted one of at least 50% in the last seven games she's played.

Bella Campbell
| 01/08/26 vs Hillcrest | 16 |
| 11/25/25 vs Jefferson City | 11 |
| 12/26/25 vs Hazelwood East | 10 |
| 12/11/25 @ Blair Oaks | 9 |
| 12/06/25 vs Bentonville | 9 |
| + 7 more games |
Bella Campbell also deserves some recognition as she posted her first blocks of the season. She also pulled down 16 rebounds, which is notable because Rolla is undefeated when she posts at least eight boards, but 2-3 otherwise.
Despite the loss, Hillcrest still got an impressive performance from Lillie Moore, who dropped a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Serenity Johnson was another key player, putting up 13 points and three blocks.
Rolla's win bumped their record up to 9-3. As for Hillcrest, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-5.
Coming up, Rolla will head out on the road to face off against Logan-Rogersville at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Hillcrest, they will face off against Camdenton at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. This will be the Hornets' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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