On Dec. 16, the Spartans faced what, in Richmond coach Chad Snyder's view, what might be their toughest opponent this varsity girls basketball season. 

That night, Richmond played Skutt Catholic of Omaha, Nebraska, in the Twelve Courts of Christmas shootout at Hy-Vee Arena in Kansas City, falling 77-27. Here are some images from the Spartans' defeat, captured by sports editor Shawn Roney.