B7 Sub District: Northwest Girls Down McCook 39-27

(Grand Island, NE) - The Northwest girls would prevail over McCook on Tuesday night 39-27. The two squads were deadlocked at 11 after the end of the first quarter. A smothering full-court press from Northwest would force a total of 28 turnovers. Despite 17 of those turnovers for McCook coming in the first half the Bison pulled away with a 5-4 2nd quarter to lead by one at the half, 16-15. The Vikings in the 3rd quarter would pull away with a 9-0 run to lead 26-19. Northwest would have the lead for good for the rest of the game leading 35-21 at the end of the third. McCook would have a 6-4 4th quarter over the Vikings. With the loss, McCook is now 10-11 on the season but not yet ruled out mathematically in the Class B power points as the Bison still have a chance to qualify for a district final. Northwest with the win is now 12-12 on the season and is now one win away from the state tournament as they will await their official destination from the NSAA. Stay up to date for details from the KRGI Sports Network and listen to the game on 103.1 FM & 2dayfm1031.com. 

Northwest  11  4  20  4  - 39

McCook     11  5  5  6  - 27 

Viking Scoring: O'Hara 5 - Dorsey 1 - McIntyre 11 - A.Keller 2 - E.Keller 2 - Brandt 5 - Sybrandts 9 - Heikes 4 

Bison Scoring: Hilker 5 - Crawford 3 - Walgren 5 - Bortner 3 - Rippen 11