STAPLES-Claire Wolhowe tossed in 18 points to lead the Staples-Motley Cardinals to a 67-51 Mid-State Conference win over the Pequot Lakes Patriots Thursday.
Kelsie Weite and Chelsea Nanik each scored 13 points for the Cardinals who avenged their only conference loss (56-37 Jan. 21).
Amber Robben finished with 10 points and 10 assists for S-M.
Olivia Lane and Corina Ruud led the Patriots with 18 points apiece.
Staples-Motley 36 31-67
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Pequot Lakes 24 27-51
STAPLES-MOTLEY
Kelsie Weite 13, Ashley Smith 3, Chelsea Nanik 13, Sam Schimpp 5, Kaitlin Longworth 5, Claire Wolhowe 18, Amber Robben 10. FG 26-43 (60 percent), FT 12-13 (92 percent). 3-point 7-15 (47 percent). Conference: 5-1. Overall: 14-3. Next: hosts Bemidji noon Saturday.
PEQUOT LAKES
Britt Kratochvil 2, Karli Skog 7, Olivia Lane 18, Kristin Skog 1, Corina Ruud 18, Bre Sewall 5. FT 12-22 (55 percent). Conference: 3-1. Overall: 13-3. Next: at Detroit Lakes 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Lake Region 51, Christian Learning 24
ANKENY, Iowa --Grace Imdieke registered 17 points and nine rebounds during the Lake Region Christian Hornets 51-24 win over Christian Learning-Kansas Thursday in the first round of the Faith Baptist tournament.
Abby Grider added 10 points for the Hornets.
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Christian Learning-Kansas 14 10-24
Lake Region 25 26-51
CHRISTIAN LEARNING-KANSAS
Jenna Bond 4, Jada Allen 2, Andon Priestley 7, Alyxandria Staton 11.
LAKE REGION
Grace Imdieke 17, Sydni Ogren 5, Abby Grider 10, Haylee Jacobus 2, Valerie Imdieke 3, Hannah McGaffey 10, Lydia Neubert 4. FG 23-56 (41 percent), FT 5-14 (36 percent). 3-point 0-5 (0 percent). Conference: 10-1. Overall: 14-1. Next: semifinals vs Faith Christian Academy-Missouri in Ankeny, Iowa 1:15 pm.
Pine River-Backus 74, Laporte 33
PINE RIVER-Twelve different Pine River-Backus Tigers scored, led by Bailey Wynn's 14 points, in a 74-33 Northwoods Conference victory over the Laporte Wildcats Thursday.
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Shelby Adkins added 13 points for PR-B, which has won nine straight and leads the conference at 8-0.
Laporte 13 20-33
Pine River-Backus 49 25-74
LAPORTE
Keairah Urrutia 7, Kalei Kerby 9, Camryn Smith 3, Natalie Hadrava 13, Alyssa Moss 1. FG 12-40 (30 percent), FT 9-18 (50 percent). 3-point 0-10 (0 percent).
PINE RIVER-BACKUS
Bailey Wynn 14, Sidney Lodge 6, Gabby Rainwater 9, Olivia Adkins 2, Vivian Bueckers 3, Shelby Adkins 13, Alyssa Semmler 6, Andrea Semmler 1, Anna Felthous 4, Rylie Hirschey 8, Emma Barchus 4, Emma Mills 4. FG 31-77 (40 percent), FT 8-14 (57 percent). 3-point 4-14 (29 percent). Conference: 8-0. Overall: 13-4. Next: hosts Walker-Hackensack-Akeley 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Verndale 75, Sebeka 53
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VERNDALE-Shania Glenz recorded 22 points, 10 rebounds and eight steals during the Verndale Pirates 75-53 Park Region Conference win over the Sebeka Trojans Thursday.
Alexys Thompson added 10 points for the Pirates.
Sebeka 21 53
Verndale 39 75
SEBEKA
Maggie Erickson 2, Kenzie Nelson 4, Maya Lake 11, Madison Lake 13, Erin Lillquist 4, Madi Bullock 3, Megan Heino 8, Emily Huotari 8. FG 17-50 (percent), FT 13-25 (percent). 3-point 6-13 ( percent).
VERNDALE
Morgan Glenz 6, Mardi Ehrmantraut 5, Haley Youngbauer 3, Alexys Thompson 10, Katie Johnson 9, Jordan Carr 14, Shania Glenz 22, Claudia Quera 6. FG 24-47 (percent), FT 26-41 (percent). 3-point 1-3 (33 percent). Conference: 6-3. Overall: 11-6. Next: at Pillager 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
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New York Mills 75, Wadena-Deer Creek 36
NEW YORK MILLS-Kennedy Gravelle tallied 11 points during the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines 75-36 Park Region Conference loss to New York Mills Eagles Thursday.
Casey Volkmann added 10 points for the Wolverines, who have lost three straight.
New York Mills 47 28-75
Wadena-Deer Creek 17 19-36
NEW YORK MILLS
Lydia Rutten 23, Tiffany Thompson 14, Rhiana Roberts 2, Harley Wurst 3, Marcie Peeters 16, Kaitlyn Kane 5, Anna Carlson 6, Madalyn Erp 4, Marissa Witt 2. FG 34-73 (46 percent), FT 4-12 (33 percent). 3-point 3-15 (20 percent).
WADENA-DEER CREEK
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Ashley Adams 3, Casey Volkmann 10, Ellie Miron 4, Kennedy Gravelle 11, Mackenzie Carsten 4, Laura Krause 2, Katie Peterson 2. FG 15-42 (35 percent), FT 2-4 (50 percent). 3-point 4-15 (26 percent). Conference: 2-7. Overall: 5-13. Next: hosts Pelican Rapids 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Grand Rapids 64, Crosby-Ironton 39
CROSBY-Jamie Nelson recorded 11 points for the Crosby-Ironton Rangers in a 64-39 loss to the Grand Rapids Thunderhawks Thursday.
Shyanne Loiland contributed 10 assists for C-I.
Grand Rapids 37 27-64
Crosby-Ironton 19 20-39
GRAND RAPIDS
Maya Schroeder 4, Giana Roberts 9, Heaven Hamling 16, Hannah DeMars 5, Liberty Blaine 4, Maggie Miska 8, Meara Beighley 4, Jordin McCartney 2, Kaylee Grabarkewitz 2, Ashley Henrichsen 10. FT 1-2 (50 percent).
CROSBY-IRONTON
Lily Peterson 5, Shayla Loiland 2, Karli Nixon 8, Shyanne Loiland 4, Jami Nelson 11, Mariah Bodle 9. FT 6-12 (50 percent). Overall: 8-8. Next: hosts Perham 7:15 p.m. Tuesday.
Henning 48, Pillager 36
HENNING-Gabby Martin recorded 15 points and Bethany Gielow added 13 for the Pillager Huskies in a 48-36 Park Region Conference loss to the Henning Hornets Thursday.
Henning 23 25-48
Pillager 19 17-36
HENNING
Madison Cichy 10, Ellie Dague 19, Molly Cordes 1, Paige Wallevand 15, Lydia Hansen 1, Amanda Suchy 2. FT 10-16 (55 percent).
PILLAGER
Gabby Martin 15, Tricia Engholm 4, Hailea Books 4, Bethany Gielow 13. FT 7-14 (50 percent). Conference: 5-4. Overall: 12-5. Next: hosts Aitkin 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Becker 66, Little Falls 43
BECKER-Sophia Sowada led the Little Falls Flyers with 11 points and nine rebounds in a 66-43 Granite Ridge Conference loss to the Becker Bulldogs Thursday.
Melissa Geisendorf added 10 points and eight rebounds for the Flyers.
Becker 31 35-66
Little Falls 22 21-43
BECKER
Alayna Lindquist 4, Haley Benda 5, Lexi Masog 9, Julia Bengtson 17,Renee Tripp 2, Claire Thorn 9, Jenna Mittelstaedt 4, McKenna Anderson 5, Madi Kerzman 4. FG 24-69 (35 percent), FT 9-14 (64 percent). 3-point 9-28 (32 percent).
LITTLE FALLS
Allie Steinmetz 2, Kacy Steinmetz 5, Rachel Tembreull 3, Melissa Geisenhof 10, Taylor Jordan 1, Destiny Young 3, Erika Bassett 4, Sophia Sowada 11, Kali Mammenga 4. FG 17-51 (33 percent), FT 6-15 (40 percent). 3-point 3-13 (23 percent). Conference: 0-9. Overall: 1-17. Next: hosts Sartell 7:30 p.m. Monday.
