Girls Basketball: Rough Riders grind past Lions in one-point thriller

The entire crowd was on its toes at the Lakeside Lions’ gym last Saturday, as the visiting Roosevelt Rough Riders girls’ basketball team won their fourth-straight game in a thrilling contest, with a final score of 53-52.

The victory was a team effort, but Rough Riders were especially led by Clara Swanson, who played an important role throughout the whole game, finishing with 9 points and a whopping 16 rebounds. Those 16 rebounds were a huge help in keeping Roosevelt in control, and Swanson has been on a roll lately. The senior forward has been a key player for her team, pulling down double-digit rebounds in each of her last four games, showing just how much of an impact she’s had on both ends of the court.

FINAL SCORE

Lakeside: 52
Roosevelt: 53#Lakeside #GoLions

— Lakeside GBasketball (@LakesideLionsGB) February 2, 2025

Standout Players and Big Contributions

In addition to Swanson’s strong performance, another player who stepped up was Giselle Dollar. Dollar finished with 8 points and a career-high 9 assists, showing her ability to set up her teammates and keep offense flowing. Her passing was especially crucial in a tight game like this, where every possession counted. Dollar’s assists were a new personal best for her, and she continues to be one of Roosevelt’s key playmakers this season.

Looking Ahead: What’s Next for Both Teams

With this win, Roosevelt continues to keep up their impressive season. Their upcoming matches will be important as they look to keep their momentum going and challenge some of the top teams in their league. Lakeside, on the other hand, will need to regroup after this tough loss and focus on their next game. Their team has shown they can compete at high level, and they’ll be looking to bounce back as strong as ever.