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Comet Girls Defeat Cowgirls for 20th Win

By Craig Olson, 02/22/24, 11:30PM CST

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The Hillcrest girls’ basketball team earned their 20th win of the season on Thursday night, defeating the Breckenridge Cowgirls by the score of 77-55.  The Comets improved to 20-6 overall.  “Our defensive effort is what won us the game tonight,” said Hillcrest Head Coach Hannah Clark.  “Our ball pressure and containment was the best it’s been all season, and the girls used that to fuel the rest of their game.”

 

Elsa Retzlaff scored a game high 27 points and Ella Knutson just missed a triple-double with 12 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists and 6 steals.  Ruby Peterson nearly had a double-double with 14 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals. 

Emme Berge had her best game of the year, scoring 10 points and grabbing 7 rebounds,” noted Coach Clark.  “Her defense was outstanding, and, like always, was a big spark for the team.  We played very unselfish basketball and did a good job finding the open teammate and knocking down shots.  Ella did so much for us on both ends of the floor.  She did a great job on her defensive assignment guarding Yaggie, limiting open looks and making sure we secured the rebound.  Elsa and Ruby shot the ball well and knocked down some big, timely 3’s.  This was a great win before playoffs.  The girls were able to gain a lot of confidence and momentum going into next week.”

Breckenridge (13-12) will host Crookston in their regular season finale on Friday night.