The Breckenridge Cowgirls picked up their first win of the season Tuesday, downing Heart O’ Lakes Conference foe Pelican Rapids at home, 56-45.
Mariah Koltes earned Essentia Health Player of the Game with a dominant two-way performance. The 6-foot-1 junior recorded a double-double with 12 points and 16 rebounds, blocking five shots for good measure.
Piper Jaehning and Parker Yaggie tallied nine points apiece. Jaehning scored the game’s first five, helping Breckenridge build a 13-2 lead. Yaggie recorded season highs with 13 rebounds and five steals.
Johnica Bernotas provided a solid floor game at the Cowgirls’ point guard position, adding seven points, five rebounds and four assists.
Ari Hovland paced Pelican Rapids with 15 points and seven rebounds.
Breckenridge neutralized Vikings star senior Morgan Korf, holding her to a pair of free throws in the opening half. Korf didn’t make a basket from the floor until midway through the second half, but came alive late to score 12 points.
The Cowgirls travel to Minnehaha Academy on Friday for a non-conference game.
