(New Buffalo, MI) - The girls from New Buffalo High School won their first game in the District tournament.

 

The Bison defeated River Valley at home last night by eight-points.

 

New Buffalo jumped out to a more than 10-point lead in the first half but the Mustangs

battled back, cutting the lead to one-point in the fourth quarter.

 

The leading scorer for New Buffalo was Sophia DeOliveira, a senior who made several key baskets

for the Bison to hold on.

 

She’s become the best player on offense for the Bison during the last half of the season.

 

“I’ve been working on my shot a lot.  We’ve been doing a lot of shooting drills at practice.  I’ve progressed for sure,”

 

DeOliveria had 19 points.

 

The Bison play for the District championship at home Friday night against Michigan Lutheran.