Verndale Finishes Strong: Back-to-Back Wins to End Regular Season

by Coach Sam Schmitz

The Verndale Pirates, on February 19, had a second-half surge to defeat the Long Prairie/Grey Eagle Thunder 53-45. At halftime, the game was tied at 22-22. The Pirates trailed 28-29 before regaining the lead and, after that, never lost the lead. The Pirates outrebounded the taller Thunder team 55-49. Adeley Hinkle, the smallest girl on the court, had a career high of 16 rebounds. Emily Elfstrum poured in 18 points.

Stats: Elfstrum 18 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals. Orlando 9 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal. Hinkle 5 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals. Cameron 1 point, 9 rebounds. Kveton 9 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist. K. Schmitz 2 points, 2 rebounds. Bosman 4 points, 1 rebound. White 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal. M Schmitz 5 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal...

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