Middle school conference Saturday

Middle School Bobcats are wrapping up their season with Conference this coming weekend in Thermopolis. 

Last Tuesday the 8th grade Cats were on home turf against Worland and were able to secure the win with a final score Thermopolis 51, Worland 28. 

The Cats had a slow start to the game and with a few adjustments were able to finish strong, scoring 30 points in the second half.  The boys were able to shoot well and also play great defense holding the Warriors under 30. 

Dukes had a great game with 6 rebounds, 4 steals, and 18 points.  Bomengen contributed to the win 7 rebounds, 4 steals, and 9 points. Peil and Hastie also had 9 points each.

Thermopolis B-team Bobcats were able to redeem themselves after losing in double overtime the week before with getting the win, 54-35 against Worland. 

Elder led the way with scoring 21 points, Coale 8 and Collins with 6. The Cats played as a team offensively and six other players contributed with the win. 

The eighth grade B-team went to Riverton for the Jamboree where the Cats started against Riverton and after a previous loss the Cats really wanted the win. It was a tight game going into halftime only able to keep a 1-2 point lead. Little played an exceptional defense on a strong Riverton player holding him to 8 points the whole game. 

In the fourth quarter the Cats fought to keep the game tied and with four seconds left in the game, Pebbles shot a corner 3 point for the win 31-28.  “This was an exciting game that had everyone on the edge of their seats,” said coach Shaffer. 

Lead scorers against Riverton were Elder 11 points, Collins, Coale and Little with 5. 

The Cats finished the weekend against Powell where they again secured the win with a final score of 37-21. “ What a fun and deserving season these boys had and hopefully we can continue it this Saturday for our A Conference Tournament here in Thermopolis,” added coach Shaffer.