You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter and that's exactly how it played out for Ritchie County on Tuesday. They enjoyed a cozy 57-41 win over the Roane County Raiders. This was payback for the Rebels, who suffered a 52-35 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Elsa Law
| 01/20/26 @ Calhoun | 12 |
| 01/08/26 vs South Harrison | 12 |
| 12/11/25 vs Calhoun | 11 |
| 02/03/26 vs Tyler | 10 |
| 01/16/26 vs Braxton County | 10 |
| + 11 more games |
Ritchie County's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Elsa Law, who posted 14 points in addition to six assists and six steals. Law is becoming a predictor of the Rebels' success: when she posts at least three steals the team is 11-2 (and 1-2 when she doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Chelsie Jeffrey, who shot 46% from the field on her way to 19 points along with eight rebounds and three steals.
Ritchie County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.
When it comes to explaining why Roane County lost, don't look at Anna Tolley. Despite the final result, she scored 14 points and eight boards. Another player making a difference was Josie Cox, who put up eight points and three steals.
Ritchie County has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten games. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season. As for Roane County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-6.
Ritchie County wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 64-60 loss against Frontier on the 11th. As for Roane County, they have also already played their next matchup, a 60-35 defeat against Doddridge County on the 11th.
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