The Lady Fighting Scots host Serrano today in the match to decide the Mojave River League title. Serrano beat Rim earlier 3-0. This time around the Scots will try to seek a little revenge on their home court. Rim has won or shared the title every year they have been in the league.

Serrano leads the league after the first round of action with a 4-0 mark. They lost two of their middle blockers last week. Amanda Gates was injured and lost for the season. Gates was a force in the middle as she recorded 14 blocks and 11 digs in their win against Rim in the first round. Without Gates, the Scots’ chances are better when the two teams meet today at Rim.

The Fighting Scots football team was up for their game against defending Mojave River League champion Serrano last Friday. Rim was on the road for the third week in a row. In many respects, Rim played their best game of the year but turnovers were costly in their 33-0 loss. Thursday’s game was much closer than the score indicated.

The Scots won the coin toss and deferred to Serrano, who chose to receive. Rim Coach Bobby Gradillas chose to kick a squibbler on the ground in an effort to stop the Diamondbacks from a long runback. The plan didn't work as Serrano returned the ball to their 49-yard line.

The Rim defense was ready for the challenge. Earlier in the week, they got Mohawk haircuts which were in vogue when the Scots won league in 2006. The defense held. After the punt, the offense took over. They moved the ball with a couple of nice runs by junior tailback Nick Toner, but stalled at their 30-yard line.

The Lady Fighting Scots tennis team came through with an exciting 10-8 victory over Hesperia last Thursday to finish second in the first round of Mojave River League play with a 3-1 record. After Hesperia's third loss, they are 1-3 in league.

Once again, the Rim doubles teams led the way, picking up six of the 10 wins. Senior Becca Parkinson and freshman Stormy Vice won all three of their matches: 6-4, 6-0, 6-1.

“This win puts us in the driver's seat for second place in league,” said Rim Coach Don Short. “We only have to win two out of four league matches, and I think we have second place wrapped up.”

Thursday's match was tied 6-6 after the second rotation. Rim held a slight 9-8 lead with Cynthia Altmeyer, the Scots' number-one singles player, going against the Scorpions' number-two girl. She came up with a 6-2 win, securing the Scots victory.