After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Big Sandy, Box Elder was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Centerville Miners 55-52. For the Bears, this counts as revenge for the 60-55 victory the Miners walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January of 2024.
01/21/25 vs Centerville | 20 |
01/18/25 @ Big Sandy | 15 |
01/16/25 vs Harlem | 29 |
01/11/25 vs Chester-Joplin-Inverness | 21 |
01/10/25 @ Turner | 24 |
Box Elder's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Martay Stiffarm-Rosette, who posted 20 points in addition to three steals and three blocks. Stiffarm-Rosette's evening made it 11 games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Shareece Raining Bird was another key player, dropping a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds.
Box Elder smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in four consecutive matchups.
Box Elder's victory bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Centerville, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Box Elder will welcome Fort Benton at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Centerville, they will face off against Belt at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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