After having lost a blowout in their previous game against DeLaSalle, Richfield was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They blew past the Columbia Heights Hylanders 67-33. The Spartans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 21 points or more this season.
Aniiya Johnson was her usual excellent self, going 7 of 8 from beyond the arc on her way to 28 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Desirai Chappell, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds.

Spartans
01/03/25 vs DeLaSalle | 1 |
02/13/24 vs Academy of Holy Angels | 18 |
01/07/25 @ Columbia Heights | 18 |
12/28/24 vs Tartan | 16 |
01/16/24 @ Kennedy | 14 |
Richfield was working as a unit and finished the game with 18 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in February of 2024.
Richfield's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-3. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 70.7 points per game. As for Columbia Heights, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-9.
Richfield will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Kennedy at 7:00 p.m. Kennedy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Columbia Heights, they will head out to face off against Fridley at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Columbia Heights is facing Fridley at the right time seeing as Fridley is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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