The Sweet Home girls basketball team opened league play with a pair of tough matchups, falling to No. 2 Philomath 55-11 at home Tuesday, Jan. 21, and then to top-ranked Stayton 60-25 on Friday, Jan. 24.
Despite the losses, Coach Erika Evans emphasized the team’s improvement over the week, crediting their focus and effort in practice.
“Tuesday’s performance showed us the consistency and intensity it takes to compete in the toughest 4A league in the…