Game Details - Girls Basketball

In a showdown between two of 3A’s best, it was No. 4 Richfield that got the better of No. 2 Carbon on Tuesday with an impressive 54-43 victory in the Region 12 opener. “Great way for us to start region play. Carbon is a great team and well coached. Our team continues to make progress as the season goes forward,” said Richfield coach Marc Peterson. “Tonight certainly wasn’t our best basketball. We are still seeking that complete game.” Nicole Willardson led the way for Richfield with 18 points, while Brielle Jolley chipped in with a dozen more. “Nicole is always big for us. She sets the tone with her play. She presents a pretty big challenge to opposing defenses,” said Peterson. Richfield jumped out quickly building a 13-7 lead in the first quarter, but it was the third quarter where it effectively pulled away for good. Leading 25-21 at the break, the Wildcats stretched the lead to 36-25 heading into the fourth quarter and coasted from there.