Roland-Story vs Dike-New Hartford Varsity Girls Basketball

By Alli J.

The Roland-Story Varsity Girls basketball team welcomed the Dike-New Hartford Wolverines on Thursday, January 30, 2025, in a non-conference matchup. Going into the game, the Norse sat at 14-2 on the season, and Dike-New Hartford sat at 6-10. The Norse have had a strong start to the season. With two losses against Gilbert and West Marshall. Senior Claire Truesdell is the leading scorer for the Norse, with an average of 12 points per game. Truesdell is followed by senior Alyssa Jones, with an average of 8.4 points per game. 

The Roland-Story Norse started the game off strong and continued to hold the lead. The Norse finished the game with a win with a final score of 47-33. Senior Alyssa Jones was the leading scorer with 13 points, followed by senior Kamryn Lande with 11 points. Kamryn Lande also led the team in rebounds with eight during the game. Sophomore Riley Johnson led the team with assists; she had eight assists. Since 2022, the Norsemen and the Wolverines have competed against each other 4 times. The Norse have won 25% of the games against DNH with a record of 1-3. The Wolverines have won 75% of the games since 2022, with a record of 3-1. The Norse held up a strong fight and advanced on the seasons with a record of 15-2. The Norse will host the Greene County Rams next on January 31 in their home gym. The Norse remain #7 in 3A girls basketball. 

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