If the Two Rivers Warriors were feeling good off their 64-24 takedown of the Simley Spartans last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Two Rivers took a 55-46 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Packers on Friday. Two Rivers was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Packers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January.
Two Rivers' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gabi Kirchner, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds. Kirchner has been hot recently, having posted eight or more rebounds the last four times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Amundson, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds.
Two Rivers has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-9 record this season. As for South St. Paul, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-12.
Two Rivers will be playing at home against the Polars at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. North is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses. As for South St. Paul, they will head out on the road to take on the Spartans at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
