Basketball Recap: Paige Smith Key Part of Team Effort in Bombers Win

Wakefield won the last time they faced Rural Vista [Hope/White City] and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Wakefield Bombers came out on top against the Rural Vista [Hope/White City] Heat by a score of 49-42.

Wakefield got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Paige Smith out in front who almost dropped a double-double with 29 points and nine rebounds. That's the most points Smith has posted since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Grace Rohrer, who dropped a double-double with ten points and 11 boards.

When it comes to explaining why Rural Vista [Hope/White City] lost, don't look at Kaimey Evans. Despite the final result, she went 7-for-17 on her way to 18 points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals. Evans is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last three games she's played. Journey Peterson also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.

Wakefield's record is now 6-10. As for Rural Vista [Hope/White City], they dropped their record down to 6-10 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.

Looking ahead, Wakefield will challenge Solomon at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Rural Vista [Hope/White City], they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 56-46 victory against Ell-Saline on the 13th.