By JOHNNY PEPPO

Sports Editor

Riverside and St. Charles tip-off district 10-2A play this week as the Lady Rebels and the Lady Comets are set for a showdown at the SCC gym this Tuesday.

&#8220With this district, you just know that you’re going to get a good match-up every time,” Lady Comet head coach Erin Bacas said. &#8220It’s a competetive district so it’s important to get it off to a good start.”

With both of St. John Parish’s 10-2A squads battling to reach .500 records, the Rebels and the Comets trail district leaders Curtis and Donaldsonville heading into the stretch. So each team would like to get a quick start this Tuesday.

&#8220It’s what we’ve been preparing for with every game that we’ve played this season,” said Riverside coach Aaron Palodino. &#8220You want to end strong and now is the time to do it.”