RV Girls take JV and Varsity wins over RC

RICHLAND CENTER, Wis (WRCO / WRCE) – River Valley put together a strong second half on the way to a 54-33 win over Richland Center in SWC girls’ basketball. The host Hornets led the first 17 minutes of the 1st half before River Valley took the lead at 15-13 going into the half. The Blackhawks went on scoring runs of 11-0 and 16-0 during the 2nd half on the way to improving to 8-6 overall and 2-3 in the league. The Hornets continue searching for the first win of the season after 15 losses.

The Blackhawks were paced by two players who had strong 2nd halves. Ella Myers scored 13 points in the 2nd stanza and Lexi Davinney had 10 of her 13 points in the 2nd 18 minutes. Brooklyn Stokes had 11, Makenzie Woodhouse added 7, Kenly Straka had 3 points, Elizabeth Gostomski and Heidi Hegland each had 2. River Valley made 4 three pointers and went 9 for 18 from the free throw line.

Richland Center was led in scoring by Ella Weiss with 8, Kylie Burns and Jaycee Gander each totaled 6, Jasmine Hazlerig and Libby Ruhland each had 3, Ella Clements, Charlie Bailey, and Ava Martin each had 2 points. The Hornets made 2 three pointers and went 7 for 15 from the line.

River Valley won the JV game 49-39 over the Hornets.

Following the 54-33 win, River Valley will prepare for a home conference game against Dodgeville next Thursday. The Hornets will host Prairie du Chien that same night. Last night Richland Center honored its two WIAA state teams of 2002-2003 and 2003-2004 with a special halftime program. Several women were back for the festivities. The program was hosted by former assistant coach Michelle Keller. Former Head Coach Steve Board was given a plague recognizing his 2023 induction into the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.