Buffalo Girls Basketball hosted their first home game of the season against Powell on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 to kick off the varsity games for the day and year. Buffalo took the lead early on and kept it, ultimately winning the game 59-38 over Powell. There next home game is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 17.Â

Buffalo High School junior McKinly Hepp jumps for a layup on Friday night in Buffalo. McKinly was fouled by Powell senior Rose Graft on the play and scored on her free throw.

Buffalo High School junior Lexi Rule stretches to receive a pass before turning and shooting on Friday night in Buffalo. Rule was defended by Powell freshman Megan Jacobsen and the shot was rebounded and shot again to score.

Buffalo High School freshman Cassidy Bessler attempts to the ball that was rebounded by Powell freshman Addy Thorington on Friday night in Buffalo.

Buffalo High School sophomore Cantrell Rosalez jumps for a lay up on Friday night in Buffalo. Cantrell was the second highest shooter for Buffalo scoring a total of 15 points.

Buffalo High School freshman Cassidy Bessler latches onto the arm of Powell senior Hailee Hyde as she tries to recover the ball for Buffalo on Friday night in Buffalo.

Buffalo High School head coach Michelle Dahlberg joins the team in the locker room during half time to talk about what was and wasn’t working in the first half on Friday night in Buffalo. Everyone kept a mask on once they left the court and in the locker room when not drinking water.

Because of COVID-19 concerns water fountains remain turned off in the locker rooms and hallways of the school. This is one of several precautions taken in hopes of minimizing spread on teams and in schools.

The boys basketball team sat behind the girls bench during their game as they waited for their turn to take the court on Friday night in Buffalo. Shoes were among the last articles of clothing to be added for several players.

Buffalo High School sophomore Cantrell Rosalez laughs with her teammates as she waits to shoot from the free throw line on Friday night in Buffalo.

Buffalo High School junior Kendall Tietjen pushes into three Powell defenders before taking a shot on Friday night in Buffalo. Buffalo recovered the ball.

Buffalo High School sophomore Ava Wagner, left, and freshman Cassidy Bessler jump and touch their toes after teammate Cantrell Rosalez made a three on Friday night in Buffalo. Buffalo led the game at half and continued to build their lead to a final 59-38 win over Powell.
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