On the road again...

By Janice Kurbjun
Times staff writer

After a devastating loss to Cokeville and a narrow win against Farson-Eden three weeks ago, Encampment’s Lady Tigers hope to take home their prey as they face off once more against the two western Wyoming teams this weekend, this time on the road.

Cokeville’s speed and depth should still be daunting in the Friday conference game, which starts at 4 p.m. Encampment coach Jami Krein spoke of Cokeville’s strength with outside shooting and strong posts. “They’re good all around,” she said.

Can they close the 23-point gap? “If we play to our potential, we can,” Krein said. However, it will be tough after their five-hour road trip starting at 8 a.m. Friday.

Krein said that if Encampment goes all out against Cokeville on Friday, she hopes her girls have something left for the Farson-Eden conference game on Saturday, which also tips off at 4 p.m.
“(Cokeville) is going to be a physically draining game,” she said. “So to have something left will be difficult, but I think we can do it.”

In terms of goals, the team is still aiming for better ball management and a higher shooting percentage. Krein said Encampment’s ball handling has been slowly getting better and was visibly improved in the team’s recent game against Little Snake River Valley School. However, the Lady Tiger’s shooting percentage still lingers at 32.