The Assumption girls basketball team had to pull out all the stops as they faced their toughest competition of the season tonight. They played Loyal in neutral territory at the Marshfield Fieldhouse.
When we're serious about attitude and school spirit, our stellar Pep Band has to travel along to set the stage, so to speak.
The other team did not bring their band along so it was a nice added touch for us!
The game itself was the expected nail-biter. When the teams last faced each other in November, Assumption won by a point or a basket. Both teams have been improving since then, of course. So it was a close battle throughout the game with a few lead changes but Assumption mostly staying ahead by a point or 2 or 3. Not enough of a margin to let their guard down. And not enough for us fans to quit biting our nails or chomping on our gum or grinding our teeth!
Despite the fact it felt like we were playing two teams – Loyal AND the refs – the Royals managed to squeak by and grind out a tough 54-50 win! Assumption has won six straight over Loyal (21-5) and eliminated the Greyhounds from the playoffs four straight years.
Next, our Lady Royals (22-4) will play Suring for a state berth on Saturday at Oconto Falls. I sure hope the momentum continues through to Saturday, stopping long enough Friday to help our boys' team advance in Regional Playoffs.
Exciting week to be a Royals fan!
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