RC Girls end 45 game losing streak in overtime

The Richland Center girls basketball team broke a 45 game losing streak with a 55-54 victory in overtime over Viroqua on Tuesday.  The Hornets trailed by 12 in the first half, but cut the deficit to 6 (27-21) at halftime.  The Blackhawks led throughout the 2^nd half before the game was tied at 47 after regulation.  Richland Center got key baskets and free throws to come back from a 4 point deficit in overtime. Sophomore Kylie Burns made key free throws at the end of regulation and in the extra frame. She was fouled attempting a 3 pointer with 3 seconds to play in overtime.  Richland Center was trailing by 2 before she made 2 to tie the score. After a time out, Kylie made the 3^rd free throw to give her team the lead. Viroqua missed a halfcourt attempt and the Hornets celebrated its first victory of the year after 19 defeats and the first since February of 2023.  Viroqua fell to 8-11 on the season with the loss.

Sophomore Ella Weiss had a big game for the Hornets with 22 points (14 in the 2^nd half),  Kylie Burns was 11 for 13 from the line and had 16 points, Freshman Jaycee Gander added 6, Senior Carly Mieden had 5 points, Freshman Regan Schoepp had 4 points, and Senior Jasmine Hazlerig added 2 on Senior night.  The Hornets were 19 for 30 from the line.

Viroqua was led by Freshman Allyah Schwem with 24 points, Emily Hubatch added 14, and Emma Moilien had 10 points. The Blackhawks made 7 threes, and they went 15 for 28 from the line.

It was a late night for all after the JV game went double overtime and Viroqua won the game 40-39 over the Hornets.

Following the 55-54 win, Richland Center will prepare for a trip to Platteville Friday night.  Viroqua will host Luther on Friday night.