LaBelle had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They were outmatched by the Barron Collier Cougars on the road and fell 56-20. The Cowboys/Cowgirls were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-11.
Sheila Forbes was nothing short of spectacular for Barron Collier: she went 9 for 14 en route to 20 points. What's more, Forbes also posted a 64% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's posted since back in November of 2023. Another player making a difference was Peyton Heffelfinger, who had 12 points in addition to five steals.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. LaBelle will head out to square off against Okeechobee at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Barron Collier, they are headed away from home for the first time to take on Marathon at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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