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Laverty Leads Tigers to Win Over Cowboys; Sidney Girls Win Over Griswold
Griswold and Sidney split a high school basketball doubleheader on Tuesday night.
Published on Feb. 3, 2026
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In the girls game, Griswold's Cowgirls defeated Sidney's Tigers 55-31 behind a strong third quarter performance. In the boys game, Griswold's Tigers defeated Sidney's Cowboys 48-31, led by Dain Laverty's four 3-pointers.
Why it matters
This doubleheader showcased the competitive high school basketball scene in western Iowa, with both the boys and girls teams from Griswold and Sidney battling it out on the court.
The details
In the girls game, Griswold's full-court press and Sidney's zone defenses led to a low-scoring affair, with the Cowgirls pulling away in the third quarter. Alyssa Downing led Sidney with 14 points, while Alyssa Melvin and Charli King each had 12 for the Tigers. For Griswold, Amanda Houser scored 9 points. In the boys game, Sidney had not played since January 20 due to roster issues, and Griswold's fresh legs wore them down in the second half. Dain Laverty hit four 3-pointers for the Tigers, while Joseph Lutz scored 19 points for Sidney.
- The games were played on Tuesday night, February 3, 2026.
- Sidney's boys team had not played since January 20, 2026.
The players
Alyssa Downing
A player for the Sidney Tigers girls basketball team who led her team with 14 points.
Alyssa Melvin
A player for the Sidney Tigers girls basketball team who scored 12 points.
Charli King
A player for the Sidney Tigers girls basketball team who scored 12 points.
Amanda Houser
A player for the Griswold Cowgirls who led her team with 9 points.
Dain Laverty
A player for the Griswold Tigers boys basketball team who hit four 3-pointers and led his team with 14 points.
The takeaway
This doubleheader showcased the competitive high school basketball scene in western Iowa, with both the boys and girls teams from Griswold and Sidney battling it out on the court. The games highlighted the defensive intensity and offensive firepower of the players, as well as the impact of roster issues on a team's performance.
