The Breckenridge Cowgirls used a 19-1 run to start the second half to blow the game open and cruised the rest of the way to spoil the Crookston Pirate Girl’s Basketball team’s regular-season finale in a game played at the Crookston High School gymnasium.
FIRST HALF –
Breckenridge started the game strong with solid defense and efficient offense and built a 6-2 lead to start the game. The first four points were scored by Parker Yaggie, and after a Crookston basket by Isabelle Smith, the Cowgirls responded with a Johnicka Berotas basket.
Crookston responded with an 8-3 run behind a three-pointer from Abby Borowicz, two Halle Winjum free throws, and a Smith three-pointer for a 10-9 lead five minutes into the game. Crookston went into an offensive drought for the next three minutes, and Breckenridge forced several turnovers while going on a 12-0 run. In the run, Yaggie had eight points, and Addison Twidwell added four to give the Cowgirls a 21-10 lead with 10:16 remaining.
Breckenridge continued to build on their lead and took a 29-14 lead with 6:42 left in the half. Crookston showed some signs of life and ended the half on a 10-4 run. Smith led Crookston with eight points, Abby Borowicz had two, and Breckenridge led 33-24 going into halftime.
SECOND HALF –
Breckenridge dominated the start of the second half with stellar defense and started the half on a 19-1 run. The lone Pirate point came on a Libby Salentine free throw, and halfway through the half, Breckenridge led 52-25.
Crookston got their first basket of the half when Joey Nesseth scored in the paint with 9:28 left in the game. Crookston continued their offensive struggles as they trailed 58-35 late in the game. The teams went to the bench for the final four mintues and Crookston ended the game on an 11-0 run with three points from Borowicz, two apiece from Macy Fee, and Grace Boll. Katelyn Christensen added a three-pointer, and Breckenridge won the game 60-46.
Crookston ends the regular season 16-10 and will host the first round of the Section 8AA playoffs on Thursday, March 2 at 7:00 p.m. against an opponent to be named on Sunday.
Breckenridge improves to 16-8 on the year and will start the Section 6A playoffs next week.
J.V. – Breckenridge won 54-50 in OT
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1st
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2nd
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Final
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Breckenridge
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33 | 27 | 60 |
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Crookston
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24 | 22 | 46 |
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For CROOKSTON
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Points
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Rebounds
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Assists/Steals
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| Isabelle Smith | 13 | 3 | 2 assists |
| Abby Borowicz | 10 | 2 blocks | |
| Halle Winjum | 7 | 7 | 3 assists/3 steals |
| Libby Salentine | 3 | 3 | |
| Macy Fee | 3 | 2 | |
| Katelyn Christensen | 3 | ||
| Joey Nesseth | 3 | ||
| Chloe Boll | 2 | ||
| Grace Boll | 2 |
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For Breckenridge
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Points
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| Parker Yaggie | 21 |
| Johnica Bernotas | 13 |
| Kelsey Ceroll | 6 |
| Addison Twidwell | 6 |
| Abigail Johnson | 5 |
| Sydni Roberts | 5 |
| Emily Gowin | 2 |
| Erin Blaufuss | 2 |
