CROSBY-Shyanne Loiland netted 34 points and grabbed 15 rebounds for the Crosby-Ironton Rangers who rolled past the Hinckley-Finlayson Jaguars 84-50 in a non-conference game Thursday, Dec. 20.
Karlie Nixon added 21 points for the Rangers who led 56-17 at halftime. Lily Peterson contributed 13 points and had eight of C-I's 25 assists.
Hinckley-Finlayson 17 17-34
Crosby-Ironton 56 28-84
HINCKLEY-FINLAYSON
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Haley Rimer 5, Grace Balut 11, Hannah Davis 4, Hallie Rootkie 6, Emily Stafne 2, Aryanna Puetz 6. FG 14-44 (32 percent), FT 4-8 (50 percent). 3-point 2-5 (40 percent).
CROSBY-IRONTON
Mya Decent 1, Lily Peterson 13, Jacey Rydberg 4, Karli Nixon 21, Dani Rydberg 2, Tori Decent 8, Madison Bordwell 1, Shyanne Loiland 34. FG 34-65 (52 percent), FT 10-15 (67 percent). 3-point 6-15 (40 percent). Overall: 5-2. Next: at Dec. 27, 28.
Pine River-Backus 75, Nevis 30
PILLAGER-Bailey Wynn scored a game-high 17 points to lead the Pine River-Backus Tigers past the Nevis Tigers 75-30 in the opening round of the Fornshell Christmas Classic Thursday, Dec. 20.
Riley Hirschey added 15 points and Gabby Rainwater had 10 for PRB
Nevis 9 21-30
Pine River-Backus 41 34-75
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NEVIS
Makenna Frazier 3, Sadie Thurner 1, Ashley Pyburn 6, Mackenzie Mitchell 2, Emily Funk 8, Addison Lindow 4, Katie Kamphaus 6. FG 12-46 (26 percent), FT 5-10 (50 percent). 3-point 1-6 (17 percent).
PINE RIVER-BACKUS
Bailey Wynn 17, Gabby Rainwater 10, Olivia Adkins 6, Claire Dahl 3, Alyssa Semmler 6, Bella Netland 4, Rylie Hirschey 15, Emma Barchus 2, Emma Templeton 6, Ramsey Tulenchik 6. FG 30-65 (46 percent), FT 4-9 (44 percent). 3-point 8-21 (38 percent). Conference 3-0. Overall: 6-1. Next: Pine River-Backus vs. Royalton in championship of Fornshell Classic at Pillager 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21.
Verndale 56, Browerville 45
BROWERVILLE-Verndale's Morgan Glenz registered 15 points for the Pirates as they defeated the Browerville/Eagle Valley Tigers 56-45 Thursday, Dec. 20.
Mardi Ehrmantraut added 14 points for the Pirates while Melissa Hammer had 11 points in the Park Region Conference game.
Browerville 20 25-- 45
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Verndale 31 25-56
BROWERVILLE/EAGLE VALLEY
Tyra Myers 2, Alyah Abrahamson 17, Megan Benning 2, Zoe Hillmer 9, Jenna Kunerth 15. FG 17-42 (40 percent), FT 8-21 (38 percent). 3-point 3-11 (27 percent).
VERNDALE
Morgan Glenz 15, Alyssa Thompson 4, Mardi Ehrmantraut 14, Molly Brownlow 4, Tess Jones 4, Allison Olsson 4, Melissa Hammer 11. FG 23-50 (46 percent), FT 8-16 (50 percent). 3-point 2-8 (25 percent). Overall: 5-3. Next: at Parkers Prairie 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28.
Becker 85, Little Falls 27
BECKER --Rachel Witucki registered seven points for the Little Falls Flyers as they fell 85-27 to the Becker Bulldogs in a Granite Ridge Conference game Thursday, Dec. 20.
The Bulldogs have won four straight.
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Becker 50 35-85
Little Falls 10 17-27
BECKER
Aly Gruenes 1, Cayla Paumen 3, Alana Lindquist 7, Courtney Nuest 8, Julia Bengtson 27, Adeline Kent 9, Lexi Masog 11, Megan Gamble 11, Jackie Yoerg 2, Dani Nuest 3, Alya Brown 1, Maren Westin 2.
LITTLE FALLS
Allie Steinmetz 4, Samantha Tembreull 4, Ella Bjorge 2, Kendal Swantek 2, Abby Poser 4, Taylor Swantek 2, Taylor Jordan 2 Rachel Witucki 7. Conference: 0-3. Overall: 0-7. Next: hosts St. Cloud Tech 7:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21.
Grand Rapids 62, Pequot Lakes 52
PEQUOT LAKES-Olivia Lane's 23 points led Pequot Lakes in a 62-52 non-conference loss to Grand Rapids Thursday, Dec. 20
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Erika Lane added 11 points for the Patriots.
Grand Rapids 22 40-62
Pequot Lakes 24 28-52
GRAND RAPIDS
Liberty Blaine 10, Mya Roberts 15, Hannah DeMars 11, Taryn Hamling 11, Meara Beighley 5, Maddi McKinney 7, Emily Wochnick 3. FT 8-11 (73 percent).
PEQUOT LAKES
Afton Crocker 2, Olivia Lane 23, Kenzie Nelson 4, Rachel Voges 6, Cloey Traxler 2, Erika Lane 11, Lola Rysavy 2, Carly Chaney 2. FT 2-4 (50 percent). Overall: 4-4. Next: Pequot Lakes hosts Mora in Wheaties Wallin Holiday Classic 3:15 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 27.
Foley 45, Pierz 33
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PIERZ-Courtney Strohmeier of Pierz recorded seven points for the Pioneers as they fell 45-33 to the Foley Falcons ending their three-game winning streak Thursday, Dec. 20.
Pierz's Anna Taylor tallied 10 rebounds in the non-conference game.
Foley 25 20-45
Pierz 10 23-33
PIERZ
Amaya Rocheleau 6, Rabeka Langer 5, Emily Dehler 2, Courtney Strohmeier 7, Alissa Girtz 6, Anna Taylor 3, Laura Skiba 4. FG 11-37 (29 percent), FT 5-11 (45 percent). 3-point 6-18 (33 percent). Overall: 4-4. Next: at Holdingford 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3.
Royalton 57, Pillager 32
PILLAGER-Bailey Knoblauch led the Pillager Huskies with nine points in a 57-32 loss to the Royalton Royals in the opening round of the Fornshell Christmas Classic Thursday, Dec. 20.
Royalton 33 24-57
Pillager 18 14-32
ROYALTON
Morgan Wagner 6, Ashley Popp 2, Jenna Carlson 13, Aubrey Krueger 2, Cierra Gottwalt 12, Allyson Waletski 4, Emily Malikowski 3. FT 6-12 (50 percent).
PILLAGER
Ziya Pulak 6, Jordyn VanVickle 2, Maggie Schmit 2, Bailey Knoblauch 9, Sadie Hopman 4, Jenna Woidyla 1, Sam Macheel 3, Emma Schmit 3, Kacey Anderson 2. FT 7-15 (47 percent). Overall: 0-6. Next: Pillager vs. Nevis for third place in the Fornshell Classic at Pillager 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21.
