The Westhope/Newburg Sioux will be playing in front of their home fans against the Berthold Bombers at 5:45 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Westhope/Newburg waltzed into their game on Saturday with two straight wins but they left with three. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 57-54 win over Dunseith. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win Westhope/Newburg has posted yet this season.
Westhope/Newburg got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Ashley Tabarez out in front who dropped a double-double on 19 points and ten rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Tabarez has scored all season. Kimberly Tabarez was another key contributor, scoring 16 points along with seven rebounds and four steals.
Meanwhile, Berthold was able to grind out a solid win over Mohall/Lansford/Sherwood on Tuesday, taking the game 58-47. The win was just what Berthold needed coming off of a 70-50 loss in their prior match.
Westhope/Newburg's victory bumped their record up to 4-11. As for Berthold, their win bumped their record up to 6-3.
Westhope/Newburg came up short against Berthold in their previous matchup back in January of 2023, falling 60-54. Will Westhope/Newburg have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
