Basketball Recap: Wright Drops Season-High Score on Wind River

Panthers

Team Score (Highest)

12/19/25 vs Wind River	56
12/13/25 vs Wyoming Indian	45
12/12/25 vs Greybull	42
12/19/25 vs Wyoming Indian	35
12/13/25 vs Moorcroft	35

It was a proper cat-fight when Wright challenged Wind River on Friday. The Panthers strolled past the Cougars with points to spare, taking the game 56-37. The Panthers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Wright's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dani Barnhurst, who shot 44% from the field en route to 24 points along with six steals and three blocks. That's the most steals Barnhurst has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Tara Williams, who went 6-for-10 on her way to 16 points and four steals.

Wind River's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Morning Sky Littleshield, who earned 18 points and five steals. With that strong performance, Littleshield is now averaging an impressive 2.4 steals per game. Tanayah Burnett was another key player, putting up ten points and three blocks.

Wright's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Wind River, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.

Wright didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 50-49 loss against Big Piney on the 20th. As for Wind River, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 65-27 defeat against Tongue River on the 20th.