Riverton is 0-4 against Skyridge since December of 2019 but things could change on Friday. The Riverton Silverwolves will be playing at home against the Skyridge Falcons at 7:00 p.m. Hopefully Riverton focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up 13 on Tuesday.
Riverton is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Woods Cross just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Wildcats by a score of 43-41. The loss was the Silverwolves' first of the season.
Despite the loss, Riverton got top-tier performance from Faythe Stauffer, who went 8 for 19 en route to 21 points plus three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Halle Talbot, who earned three points plus five steals.
Even though they lost, Riverton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in four consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Skyridge waltzed into their matchup on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They strolled past the Bulldogs with points to spare, taking the game 47-31.
Skyridge's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Anaiya Nelson, who earned 14 points. Lillian Meyer was another key player, earning nine points plus four steals.
Having lost for the first time this season, Riverton fell to 3-1. As for Skyridge, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 3-1.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Riverton has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 33 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Skyridge struggles in that department as they've been averaging 30. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Riverton might still be hurting after the 60-37 defeat they got from Skyridge when the teams last played back in December of 2023. Will Riverton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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