Sunburst Lady Refiners drop two games over weekend

The high school basketball team lost to CJI Hawks and Heart Butte Warriors

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

The Sunburst Lady Refiners high school basketball team suffered two losses over the weekend, falling 91-16 to the CJI Hawks on Friday and 33-27 to the Heart Butte Warriors on Saturday. The team will face the Warriors again this Thursday at the District tournament in Shelby.

Why it matters

High school sports are an important part of the local community, and these losses will be disappointing for the players, coaches, and fans of the Sunburst Lady Refiners. The upcoming district tournament game against the Warriors is a chance for the team to redeem themselves.

The details

In the Friday game against the CJI Hawks, the Refiners fell behind early, trailing 31-2 after the first quarter. They were able to score 11 points in the second quarter, but ultimately lost 91-16. On Saturday, the Refiners lost a close 33-27 game to the Heart Butte Warriors, though full stats were not available.

  • The Sunburst Lady Refiners played the CJI Hawks on Friday, February 14, 2026.
  • The Sunburst Lady Refiners played the Heart Butte Warriors on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
  • The Sunburst Lady Refiners will play the Heart Butte Warriors again on Thursday, February 20, 2026 at the District tournament in Shelby.

The players

Ali Nau

A player for the Sunburst Lady Refiners who scored 10 points in the game against the CJI Hawks.

Janae Roberts

A player for the Sunburst Lady Refiners who scored 2 points in the game against the CJI Hawks.

Coco Bucklin

A player for the Sunburst Lady Refiners who scored 2 points in the game against the CJI Hawks.

Kacey Wipf

A player for the Sunburst Lady Refiners who scored 2 points in the game against the CJI Hawks.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

High school sports are an important part of the local community, and these losses will be disappointing for the players, coaches, and fans of the Sunburst Lady Refiners. The upcoming district tournament game against the Warriors is a chance for the team to redeem themselves.