Basketball Game Preview: Rice Lake Warriors vs. Chippewa Falls Cardinals

Rice Lake is 9-1 against Chippewa Falls since February of 2020 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Rice Lake Warriors will head out to face off against the Chippewa Falls Cardinals at 7:15 p.m. Rice Lake is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 64.1 points per game this season.

Last Saturday, Rice Lake blew past Superior, posting a 74-21 victory. The Warriors have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matchups by 20 points or more this season.

Rice Lake's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Adaline Sheplee, who went 12 of 19 on her way to 30 points along with eight boards and six steals, and Addison Schmidt, who dropped a double-double on 24 points and 15 rebounds. Sheplee is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Abby Doebereiner, who posted eight points.

Rice Lake smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in nine consecutive contests.

Meanwhile, Chippewa Falls was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against Holmen, falling 58-34.

Chippewa Falls' loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Rice Lake, their win bumped their record up to 8-1.

Everything came up roses for Rice Lake against Chippewa Falls when the teams last played back in January, as the squad secured an 82-52 victory. Does Rice Lake have another victory up their sleeve, or will Chippewa Falls turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.