River Ridge is regional champ

Johanna Allen looks to pass back to the top of the key against Fennimore Friday night.

Roni Zinkle looks for an open teammate against Fennimore Friday night.

Amber Patterson of River Ridge drives to the hoop against visiting Fennimore Friday night. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Roni Zinkle gets ready to put up a 3-point shot.
River Ridge
over Highland
The River Ridge girls came from behind in the second half again on Saturday to defeat visiting Highland in a Division 5 Regional final 46-27.
River Ridge led 7-6 following the first quarter but trailed at the half 15-14.
River Ridge took the third period 15-4 and the fourth 17-8 to earn the victory.
Roni Zinkle pumped in a game-high 14 points for River Ridge. Bridgette Myers scored 11 and Amber Patterson had 10.
River Ridge (21-4) will now travel to Mineral Point to face Barneveld on March 5 in sectional play.
River Ridge
girls rally
past Fennimore
River Ridge rallied to defeat visiting Fennimore 34-28 in a Division 5 Regional in girls basketball Friday night.
Fennimore led 10-7 in the first period and 14-10 at the half.
River Ridge came back to take the third quarter 7-6 and the fourth 17-8 to earn the victory.
With the win, River Ridge advanced to face visiting Highland on Saturday in Regional action.
Amber Patterson scored a game-high 20 points to pace the Lady Timberwolves.