Richfield was the 53-39 winner over Manti when they last played one another back in December of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Richfield Wildcats took a 45-39 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Manti Templars. The Wildcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Richfield's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Abbee Albrecht, who went 6 of 12 on her way to 13 points along with five rebounds and three blocks. Another player making a difference was Jordyn Bagley, who posted 14 points.
It was another big night for June Olsen, who almost dropped a double-double on 17 points and nine boards for Manti. Olsen has been hot, having posted eight or more rebounds the last five times she's played. Andelyn Dewey was another key player, putting up seven points and three steals.
Richfield's loss dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Manti, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-8.
When Richfield and Manti next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Richfield will try to stop Emery's four-game winning streak when the meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Manti will square off against Canyon View and their six-game winning streak at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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