RHS girls prove force to be reckoned with

Once again the Rayville girls’ basketball team proves that it is a force to be reckoned with in  wins over Delhi Charter, Bastrop and Mangham.

Onn a  trip to Delhi Jan. 7, the Hornets took care of the Lady Gators 50-23.  

Jalexius Kelly led the way with 17 points that included three three-pointers.  She was closely followed by Amari West with 15 points. Samiyah Smith had seven and Laliana (Lane) Wood dropped in two three-pointers while Jalacia Miller added four points and Briyonna had one.

When 4-A Bastrop came to town two days later it was a little different as the girls dominated the first quarter 11-3, only to trail 16-18 at the half.  

They even trailed by four at 5:40 in the third 16-20.  But they  got it together and led 26-22 at the end of the third.  They went on to win 36-28.

The next night, Mangham came into town for a 2-AA district contest.  (No one ever said these girls aren’t in shape.) They jumped off to a 21-10 first-quarter lead and never looked back winning 68-41,

They may have had a test against Ferriday there on Jan.  14 and possibly against Madison at home Thursday the 16th. Details next week.

Come out and see these girls. They play with a lot of energy and enthusiasm that should carry them deep into the playoffs again this year.