Cooper Roberts (3) and the Cowboys made adjustments in the second half to get back in the game against Pelican Rapids | Photo by Carol Colby
The Breckenridge Cowboys hung around Thursday in their first test against the upper echelon of Section 6A teams, but Pelican Rapids held onto a 16-point halftime lead on the way to a 62-52 road win. Breckenridge (12-2) came into the contest ranked No. 2 in Class 1A according to the Minnesota Scores Quality Results Formula, while Pelican Rapids (11-3) slotted in at No. 8.
Miguel Torres buried five 3s and finished with a game-high 28 points to lead the Vikings. Breckenridge was led by 14 points from Cooper Roberts and 11 from Levi Christensen.
Roberts, who was held to a pair of free throws in the opening half, scored six straight points to open the second period. Breckenridge would get as close as five before Pelican Rapids stretched the lead for good.
The victory moves Pelican Rapids into a first-place tie with Breckenridge atop the Heart O’ Lakes Conference at 7-1. Both teams now have one loss in section play, trailing only the top-ranked Henning Hornets (14-0).