Pirates take on Cardinals and Bears

At right, #12 Sarah Elfstrum made her way past her Bears opponent. She added 5 to the score in the Pirates win over the Bears.

—photo by Missy Beyatt

by Coach Sam Schmitz

A second half rally fell short as the Verndale Pirates girls basketball team suffered a 62-69 road loss to the Upsala Cardinals.

Upsala led 40-33 at halftime, but the Pirates had a second half spurt to grab a 50-46 lead.

Upsala was able to regain the lead and held it for the rest of the game.

The Cardinals scored 38 of their points in the paint.

The Pirates shot 33% from behind the 3 point line, while the Cardinals shot just 13%.

Reagen Ludovissie led all scorers with 25 points.

Avery Amerud added 14 points....

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