Winfield had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They received a blow as they fell 43-26 to the Riverside Warriors. The Generals were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Warriors apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2016.
Winfield's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Rylee Gurnee, who posted six points and seven boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Landri Walker, who scored four points and seven rebounds.
Riverside found their leader in sophomore Jada Ward, who dropped a double-double with 22 points and 11 boards. Ava Ward was another key player, putting up eight points along with ten rebounds and four steals.
Winfield has already played their next contest, a 46-34 win against Independence on the 6th. As for Riverside, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 41-26 victory against Herbert Hoover on the 6th.
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