Fort Benton/Highwood's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their third straight loss. They took a 47-42 hit to the loss column at the hands of Box Elder. The game was a 19-19 toss-up at halftime, but Fort Benton/Highwood was outscored by Box Elder in the second.
Box Elder found their leader in underclassman Martay Stiffarm-Rosette, who scored 24 points. Stiffarm-Rosette continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last four games she's played. Ariel Gopher was another key contributor, scoring 12 points.
Fort Benton/Highwood has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-5 record this season. As for Box Elder, their win bumped their record up to 4-7.
Fort Benton/Highwood does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Box Elder won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against North Star at 3:00 p.m. on January 20th.
