Struggles at the Free-Throw Line Haunt Pirates Loss

by Coach Sam Schmitz

In their first Park Region Conference game of the season on December 2, Verndale fell on the road to the New York Mills Eagles 23-73. The Eagles’ size and strength outmatched the Pirates. The Pirates were able to get shot attempts but were cold from both the field and the free-throw line as they made just 25% of their free-throw attempts and shot 21% from the field. Although the Pirates were outsized, they rebounded better in the second half and lost the overall rebounding battle 37-44.  Senior Emily Elfstrum shined for the Pirates as she scored 15 points and grabbed 3 steals...

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