Girls Basketball: Nelson, Warriors outscore Storm

SAUK RAPIDS — Myah Nelson finished with 18 points, five rebounds and four steals as the Brainerd Warriors defeated the Sauk Rapids Storm 65-53 in a Central Lakes Conference matchup Friday, Dec. 10.

Olivia Tautges recorded 13 points and nine rebounds for the Warriors who jumped out to a 39-17 first-half lead.

Meghan Smith added 10 points and three steals for Brainerd as they improved their record to 3-1.

Sauk Rapids 17 36 – 53

Brainerd 39 26 – 65

SAUK RAPIDS

Mackenzie Felchle 2, Grace Roesch 24, Courtney Paulsen 13, Sienna Petermeier 6, Emily Berg 2, Lauren Schloe 6. FG 18-47 (38.3%), FT 11-17 (64.7%). 3-point 6-19 (31.6%).

BRAINERD

Kate Stadum 8, Myah Nelson 18, Meghan Smith 10, Olivia Tautges 13, Emma Tautges 7, Kylie Johnson 9. FG 21-59 (35.6%), FT 16-21 (76.2%). 3-point 7-23 (30.4%). Conference: 2-0. Overall: 3-1. Next: hosts Fergus Falls 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21.