Varsity basketball battles the Richton Rebels

Tuesday night, the girls and boys basketball teams battled against the Richton Rebels. The girls had a great game, beating the Rebels 51-25. Some of the key players of the game were Mary Beth Tubb, Makenzie Stenum, Emilee Nolte, Gabby Patino, and Ali Ware. “We worked really hard and it paid off, I’m very proud of all of the girls,” said senior Mary Tubb. The boys team didn’t end with the outcome they had hoped, but they played a great, tough game. The Irish fell short of the victory, losing 47-33 to the Rebels. “We fought hard and got good shots, but it was just one of those nights that we couldn’t get anything going,” says senior Jacob Salminen. Tuesday, February 6th, the Irish play Lumberton for senior night! Make sure to come out and support the teams! Girls at 5:30 and boys at 7! Go Irish!!

Story by Sydney Biggs