BEA 31-24 = 55
Windom 41-43 = 84
A steady second-half surge propelled the Windom Eagle girls basketball team to a commanding 84-55 victory over Blue Earth Area Tuesday at Windom.
The Eagles took the lead at 17-16 on a three-pointer and were able to maintain the lead the rest of the way.
Windom led by 10 at halftime before the Bucs were able to trim the deficit to four at 41-37. However, the Eagles quickly regained control, building the lead back to double digits and eventually pulling away over the final minutes.
Anja Nielsen led the Eagles with 20 points and 15 rebounds in the win. Sadie Tjentland added 19 points and 16 rebounds, Haidyn Sammons scored 17 and Adison Hogan chipped in 16.
AE 34-20 = 54
MLAC 20-31 = 51
Mt. Lake Area-Comfrey’s furious second-half rally came up just short Tuesday, as the Wolverines dropped a 54-51 decision to Adrian-Ellsworth at Mt. Lake.
Playing without top scorer Julia Brinkman, the Wolverines sputtered early, falling behind by 14 points at halftime.
But in the second half, the Wolverine offense caught fire, as MLAC put pressure on the Dragon offense, creating turnovers and fast-break scoring chances.
The Wolverines were able to pull within three points, but couldn’t get the game tied in the closing seconds.
Ellamae Peters led the Wolverines with 18 points. Mikaya Schroeder added 16 points and Gracie Peters chipped in 10.
MCC 39-23 = 62
RRC 12-20 = 32
Red Rock Central was cold from the field Tuesday night, allowing Murray County Central to claim a 62-32 victory at Lamberton.
The Falcons went just 13-of-43 from the field for the game and were pushed to the outside by the Rebel defense. MCC outscored the Falcons 14-1 from the free throw line for the game.
Brailynn Olson led the Falcons with 15 points in the loss.
Next games: Check for updates after each game.
Windom: at Luverne, Jan. 16
MLAC: at SWC (Edgerton), Jan. 16
RRC: vs. RTR (at Lamberton), Jan. 16
