The 2020 winter sports season in Sweetwater County is just around the corner. With practices underway and game days approaching quickly, we’ve put together a preview for each team in Sweetwater County.
In preparation for the start of the season, we’ve gathered general information such as last year’s results, a few comments from the head coach and every team’s schedule.
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RSHS Girls Basketball Overview
Head Coach: Ramiro Candelaria – 6th year as Head Coach
2019-20 Results: 15-9 overall record
Returning Starters: Brenli Jenkins (Junior), Kamrynn James (Junior)
COACH’S CORNER
Q: Let’s talk a little bit about last season. What were you proud of? What did you wish went better?
Candelaria: “We’re proud of how the team attacked adversity all season and proud we were playing our best basketball at the end of the season. We were very disappointed of how the season ended with the cancelation of the state tournament. We were prepared, healthy and ready for all challenges.”
Q: What are your initial thoughts about this upcoming season?
Candelaria: “We are very excited to get this season going. We look forward to take on all the ups and downs that any season brings including the challenges with the ongoing changes with COVID. Our strengths will be on the defensive end. Weaknesses that we would consider is that we are expecting a lot from some of the girls that may have had limited time on the varsity floor.”
Q: How do you compare against the competition in your conference?
Candelaria: “It is hard to tell, it seems that a lot of teams lost significant pieces to graduation so we’ll have to find out on the court.”
Q: Any other thoughts you’d like to include?
Candelaria: “This is a group that is itching to go. We all still have a bitter taste from how it all ended last season. We have something to prove this year.”
Rising Stars
Brenli Jenkins – Junior
Kamrynn James – Junior
Kayleigh Hamblin – Senior
2020 RSHS GIRLS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 🏀
12/11 – vs. Cheyenne Central – 4 pm
12/12 – vs. Cheyenne East – 12 pm
12/17-19 – Flaming Gorge Classic
01/08 – @ Cheyenne South – 4:30 pm
01/09 – @ Laramie – 1 pm
01/22 – @ Riverton – 6 pm
01/23 – vs. Cody – 3 pm
01/29 – @ Natrona County – 6 pm
01/30 – @ Kelly Walsh – 11:30 am
02/04 – @ Green River – 5:30 pm
02/12 – vs. Jackson Hole – 6 pm
02/13 – vs. Star Valley – 1:30 pm
02/19 – vs. Riverton – 6 pm
02/25 – vs. Green River – 5:30 pm
02/27 – vs. Natrona County – 1:30 pm
03/04-06 – Regionals @ TBA
03/11-13 – State @ Casper
*Bold indicates home game
