The Perham girls basketball team seemed to be in a good position after its first half against Crookston Thursday, Feb. 25, going into the break with a 23-14 lead. Crookston made some adjustments during the break and came out in the second half with a powerhouse offense that ultimately defeated the Yellowjackets 60-43.
Emma Borowitz led Crookston offensively, scoring 23 total points (18 in the second half). The Pirates also sunk seven 3-pointers (five in the second half) and went 15-18 in free throws in the game.
For the Yellowjackets, Sydney Anderson and Willow Thiel each had 11 points.
The Yellowjackets are 8-5. They travel to Pequot Lakes Tuesday, March 2, for a 7:30 p.m. start.
CRO 14 46 - 60
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PER 23 20 - 43
CRO-Abby Borowitz 6, Emma Ball 7, Halle Winjum 11, Emma Borowitz 23, Hayden Winjum 9, Emma Osborn 5
3-pointers: A. Borowitz 2, Hal. Winjum 1, E. Borowitz 3. Free Throws: 15-18. Team Fouls: 6.
PER-Mya Morris 3, Stella Raser 8, Willow Thiel 11, Sydney Anderson 11, Katie Johnson 10
3-pointers: Morris, Anderson, 1. Free Throws: 4-6. Team Fouls: 16.
