Collison, Hejhal pace Pirates

PILLAGER - Cayla Collison and Megan Hejhal each scored 19 points to help the Verndale Pirates end a three-game losing streak with a 59-52 victory over the Pillager Huskies in Park Region Conference girls' basketball Tuesday.

Stephanie Dailey scored 12 points, Kelsey Booth grabbed 10 rebounds and Collison added six steals as the Pirates earned a season sweep over Pillager.

Amy Fredman had 13 points, Megan Carlson had eight assists and Rachel Sebasky had 10 rebounds to lead the Huskies.

Verndale 29 30 - 59

Pillager 29 23 - 52

VERNDALE

Cayla Collison 19, Megan Hejhal 19, Stephanie Dailey 12, Cathy Kempe 4, Taryn Fuller 2, Alisha Johnson 1. Three-point baskets: (Collison 2). Conference: 5-4. Overall: 10-8. Next game: at Menahga 7:30 p.m. Friday.

PILLAGER

Megan Carlson 8, Tiffany Dixon 5, Katie Johnson 5, Katie Turpin 9, Rachel Sebasky 2, Amy Fredman 13, Amy Kientzle 8, Lena Unger 2. Conference: 2-8. Overall: 7-12. Next game: at New York Mills 7:45 p.m. Friday.

Crosby-Ironton 40,

Staples-Motley 33

CROSBY - Annie Adams led all scorers with 12 points to go with 11 rebounds and three blocked shots as the Crosby-Ironton Rangers avenged an earlier loss to the Staples-Motley Cardinals 40-33 Tuesday in Mid-State Conference girls' basketball.

In the first meeting between the two rivals, S-M topped C-I before Christmas break 57-54.

C-I's Betsy Wehseler added nine points and nine rebounds for Class 2A's 10th-ranked Rangers, who won their third straight and improved to 15-3 overall and 6-3 in the conference

S-M's Caitlin Robinson hit three 3-pointers to finish with a team-high 11 points as the Cardinals dropped to 8-11 and 5-3 in the conference.

Staples-Motley 12 21 - 33

Crosby-Ironton 18 22 - 40

STAPLES-MOTLEY

Nikki Pearson 5, Cassie Pearson 4, Caitlin Robinson 11, Katie Zetah 2, Luana Kerber 5, Brittany Miller 2, Samantha Rosenthal 2, Naomi Landecker 2. Three-point baskets: 5 (C. Pearson 1, Robinson 3, Kerber 1). Conference: 5-3. Overall: 8-11. Next game: hosts Detroit Lakes 7:30 p.m. Friday.

CROSBY-IRONTON

Megan Zillmer 4, Brita Johnson 5, Annie Adams 12, Sam Stanfield 5, Farrah Steinke 3, Betsy Wehseler 9, Alisha Moritz 2. Three-point baskets: 2 (Johnson 1, Stanfield 1). Conference: 6-3. Overall: 15-3. Next game: hosts Deer River 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Aitkin 65, Ogilvie 62

AITKIN - Emily Mehr scored 21 points and pulled down 11 rebounds for the Aitkin Gobblers as they defeated the Ogilvie Lions 65-62 in a Great River Conference girls' basketball game Tuesday.

Laura Wagner and Katie Olson each added 11 points for the Gobblers as they snapped their three-game losing streak and swept the season series over the conference-leading Lions.

Ogilvie 26 36 - 62

Aitkin 31 34 - 65

OGILVIE

Sara McIalwain 7, Rachel Houtsma 4, Sara Bergren 4, Lacey Johnston 9, Christina Sullivan 25, Michelle Gossen 4, Nicole Terpstra 2, Rowland 7. Three-point baskets: 2 (Rowland, Johnston). Conference: 7-4. Overall: 13-6.

AITKIN

Sarah Novak 4, Laura Wagner 11, Emily Mehr 21, Michelle Duffy 6, Katie Olson 11, Sara Hoge 5, Lauren Eno 1, Lauren Landrus 6. Three-point baskets: 1 (Mehr). Conference: 4-7. Overall: 8-11. Next game: at East Central 7:30 p.m. Friday

Pine River-Backus 43,

Northland 39

REMER - Taylor Sheley poured in 16 points while collecting seven assists and six steals to help the Pine River-Backus Tigers overcome the Northland Eagles 43-39 in non-conference girls' basketball Tuesday.

Naomi Anderson finished with 12 points and eight rebounds for the Tigers who improved to 11-8.

Pine River-Backus 17 26 - 43

Northland 23 16 - 39

PINE RIVER-BACKUS

Taylor Sheley 16, Molly Lundrigan 4, Caitlyn Mechlenberg 6, Naomi Anderson 12, Krystle Hamilton 5. Three-point baskets: 1 (Krystle Hamilton). Overall: 11-8. Next game: at Kelliher-Northome 3 p.m. Saturday.

NORTHLAND

Brandi Bader 10, Camille Manders 8, Daniels 10, Courtney Manders 3, Kayla Heisler 8. Overall: 9-9.

Park Rapids 50,

Pequot Lakes 46

PEQUOT LAKES - Penn State recruit Janessa Wolff scored 26 points to lead the Park Rapids Panthers past the Pequot Lakes Patriots 50-46 Tuesday in Mid-State Conference girls' basketball.

Robin Soukup and Emily Lueck each scored 10 points to lead the Patriots.

Park Rapids 26 24 - 50

Pequot Lakes 21 25 - 46

PARK RAPIDS

Jena Pike 3, Janessa Wolff 26, Rutke 2, Stursen 8, Lawrence 11. Conference: 2-5. Overall: 6-15.

PEQUOT LAKES

Kayla Lenz 8, Katie Finn 5, Robin Soukup 10, Madison Engen 6, Mindy Howard 7, Emily Lueck 10. Three-point baskets: (Lueck 3, Soukup 1). Conference: 3-5. Overall: 9-12. Next game: at Little Falls 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Foreston 43,

Lake Region 29

FORESTON - Anne Wallen scored 20 points and grabbed 15 rebounds for the Lake Region Christian Hornets as they lost to Foreston 43-29 in girls' basketball Tuesday.

Lake Region 8 21 - 29

Foreston 22 21 - 43

LAKE REGION

Melody Button 3, Carissa Grogg 1, Anne Wallen 20, JeriAnn Fuhrer 5. Three-point baskets: 2 (Button, Fuhrer). Overall: 4-9. Next game: hosts Heritage Christian 5:30 p.m. Friday.

FORESTON

Jessica Johnson 20, Becca Hanemeier 8, Becca Schimmasacher 2, Jess Rouland 5, Jenna Linden 2, Tasha Rocaloff 2 Virgine Tolle 2, Lindesy Packer 2.