POTOSI - Perhaps a nice, calm drive to Potosi without a winter storm lulled the Redbirds to sleep Thursday night.
Darlington (9-5) was outworked, 23-7, upon arrival in the first quarter and never truly recovered in a 49-33 non-conference loss to the Chieftains (14-2).
Thresia Elskamp led a cast of capable scorers as five Chieftains racked up six or more points. Junior sharpshooter Cassie Fink led the Redbirds with 13 points and connected on three long-range bombs.
Darlington played Potosi even, 26-26 over the last 24 minutes and hopes to get out of the gates more crisply Saturday when SWAL play resumes at a neutral site. The Eagles of Fennimore will meet the Redbirds at UW-Platteville.
Darlington (9-5) was outworked, 23-7, upon arrival in the first quarter and never truly recovered in a 49-33 non-conference loss to the Chieftains (14-2).
Thresia Elskamp led a cast of capable scorers as five Chieftains racked up six or more points. Junior sharpshooter Cassie Fink led the Redbirds with 13 points and connected on three long-range bombs.
Darlington played Potosi even, 26-26 over the last 24 minutes and hopes to get out of the gates more crisply Saturday when SWAL play resumes at a neutral site. The Eagles of Fennimore will meet the Redbirds at UW-Platteville.
