Lady Tigers secure conference win

The Encampment Lady Tigers had a roller coaster weekend full of high scores and a tough loss. Facing Farson-Eden and Cokeville, the Lady Tigers clawed into their homecoming weekend.

First winning against Farson-Eden Friday night, 48-35, the Lady Tigers secured a conference win. Next, on Saturday, the Lady Tigers were dealt a tough loss by Cokeville with a final score of 27-47.

"This team is getting better every day, and we are looking for them to peak by tournament time," said Head Coach Clint Bromley

Lady Tigers V Lady Pronghorns

The Encampment Lady Tigers started their homecoming weekend battling the Farson-Eden Lady Pronghorns.

Clawing into the competition the Lady Tigers started the game aggressively on defense. The Lady Tigers' zone defense was impenetrable as the Lady Pronghorns attempted to score. The Lady Tigers were also on the attack offensively with 4 total steals and 13 team assists. With their first conference win in three years and an exciting way to start the homecoming weeken, the Lady Tigers won 48-35 over Farson-Eden. 

"We are looking to continue to improve and find some more wins in the conference this year. This was a breakout game for us, our first conference win in three years," said Bromley. "Kristie Jordan had her best game of the year so far and we are excited to see her in action throughout the next 4 years." 

Kristie Jordan scored 21 points and had 7 rebounds, 4 steals and 2 assists against the Lady Pronghorns. Peyton Munroe scored 8 points and had 5 rebounds, and 2 steals. Kyenna Jackson scored 8 points and had 9 rebounds and 2 assists. Cora Schroeder scored 7 points and had 4 rebounds. Allison Bromley scored 4 points and had 6 rebounds and 9 assists against Farson-Eden. 

The next game against Farson-Eden will be on February 12 at Farson-Eden.

Encampment V Cokeville

In their final game of homecoming, weekend the Encampment Lady Tigers put up a fight against the Cokeville Lady Panthers. Though the Lady Tigers began with a strong defense, Cokeville came ready for a big cat fight, slashing into the Lady Tigers defensive strategies.

The Lady Panthers this season are returning state champions.

Not to be deterred, the Lady Tigers showed their teeth and were only 6 points behind at halftime. Both teams clawed at the win, with a chance to secure a conference game. Cokeville slashed into the Lady Tigers in the second half and the Lady Panthers won 47-27.

"We played a competitive first half and were within 6 at intermission, but didn't finish like we hoped.  Cokeville is an excellent team and the returning State Champions, so if we are going to beat them we have to continue to improve and learn to finish important games." said Bromley

Kristie Jordan scored 10 points and had 6 rebounds, 4 steals and 2 assists for the Lady Tigers. Allison Bromley scored 6 points and had 3 assists and 2 steals. Kayla Smith scored 5 points against the Cokeville. 

The Lady Tigers will have another chance to play the Cokeville Lady Panthers on February 11 in Cokeville. 

The Encampment Lady Tigers are 4-5 for their overall season and 1-3 for conference wins.

The next home game for Lady Tiger basketball will be January 28 against the Southeast Lady Cyclones. The next away game will be January 29 in Little Snake River against the Lady Rattlers.