Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Zalma, Missouri – The Richland Rebels traveled to Zalma Friday night and earned their first win of the season.
Adam Lane recorded a team-high 17 points for the Rebels including a trey. Josh Thorton tallied 15 points to help the Rebels to a 57 – 47 victory.
Zalma’s D.J. Hankins recorded a game-high 18 points for the Bulldogs including one 3-pointer.
The first quarter ended in a tie 18 – 18, but Richland rallied in the second period outscoring Zalma 12-4 and giving the Rebels an 8 point lead at half.
Zalma (1-13) will travel to Patton, Missouri to compete against the Meadow Heights Panthers on Tuesday, January 28th.
Richland (1-11) has entered the SCAA Tournament at the #8 seed and will begin play on Tuesday, January 28th when they take on the #1 Bernie Mules. Game time is 7:00 p.m. at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter, Missouri.
They return home on Tuesday, February 4th when they host the East Prairie Eagles.
Final Score Richland 57 Zalma 46
Richland 18 12 16 11 - 57
Zalma 18 4 14 10 - 46
Richland (57) - Skyler Harper 6, Adam Lane 17, Tristan Wamble 6, Josh Thornton 15, Jacob Gonzales 8, Caleb Clark 2, Tyler Maddox 3. FG 23, FT 9/11, F 14. (3-pointers: Lane 1. Fouled out: None)
Zalma (46) - Peyton Ford 2, D.J. Hankins 18, Luke Robertson 2, Alex Steinberg 2, Christopher Lombeida 10, Brent Overbey 8, Andrew Hovis 4. FG 16, FT 5/11, F 17. (3-pointers: Hankins 3. Fouled out: None)
