Girls Basketball

By Bella Beamer

Staff Writer

Worland – This week, the freshman boys and girls played Cody here at the Worland High School. Both teams showed off their skills on the court. All the players put up a good fight, win or lose, and are excited for the games in the future.

The freshman girls basketball team showed resilience and determination in their matchup against Cody, competing with energy throughout the game despite the loss. The team demonstrated strong effort on both ends of the floor, applying defensive pressure and working together offensively to create scoring opportunities despite having no subs available on the bench. Although the final score did not fall in their favor, the game reflected the girls’ commitment to improvement and their willingness to compete until the final buzzer. Their performance against Cody highlighted the hard work being invested in practice and the promising growth of the young squad.

The freshman boys basketball team delivered an impressive performance on Tuesday night, earning a well-deserved victory over Cody through relentless effort and teamwork. From the beginning the team set the tone with strong defense, disciplined ball movement, and a willingness to battle for every possession. They played with intensity on both ends of the court and never backed down from the challenge.Their commitment in practice was evident on the court, as players executed the game plan with confidence and composure, especially in key moments. The win against Cody highlighted the progress they are making and the bright future they have ahead of them.

Jersey Richards

Sports Editor

WORLAND — The Lady Warriors basketball team will officially open their season when practice begins on November 24. Head coach Mark Mortimer has set ambitious goals for the year, aiming to finish as a top-four seed entering the regional tournament, rank among the top eight teams statewide in both scoring offense and scoring defense, and ultimately secure a spot at the state tournament.

One of the main challenges Mortimer anticipates is defining and developing roles within the team. To address this, he plans to incorporate extensive scrimmaging early on, giving players the opportunity to naturally establish where they fit best.

Reflecting on last season, Mortimer emphasized the importance of early commitment and team unity. “The end of the season is too late for buy-in; it has to be from day one,” Mortimer said.

Good luck to the Lady Warriors as they tip off a new season.

Freshman Lady Warriors vs. Lovell

By Kinley Kiser

Staff Writer

Worland – The freshman Lady Warriors played a tough game against Lovell at Worland High School January 22nd and were unable to pull out the win. The final score was 61-24. 

Despite the loss, the freshman girls put in a strong effort and worked together to put points on the board. With Lovell in foul trouble, the Lady Warriors were able to make free throw shots and executed many plays.

When asked what could be worked on as a team, freshman Moeana Peterson said, “Even though we lost, we played hard and gave it all we got, and we learned a lot. We were also able to play as a team, but we need to work on our shots.”

The Lady Warrior’s performance showed promising growth for future games and commitment to the rest of the team.

Later in the week, the freshmen girls fell short to Cody with a setback score of 61-25.

Despite the loss, freshman Brianna Cauffman said she saw lots of positives, especially with the team having no subs.

“We’ve learned a lot and improved from last year,” Cauffman said. “We’ve learned to push through and work hard- we need to communicate more.”

The team will face off against Buffalo January 31st followed by games with Lovell, Lander, and Pinedale the first week of February.