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Moorhead 52 - Brainerd 54 - Final - Girls Basketball
The Spuds fell behind by 8 points in the second half but rallied to take a 2 point lead before Brainerd regrouped and went on a 6-2 run to retake the lead. Maggie Gulsvig hit a big 3 pointer at 3:19 to tie but Brainerd answered with their own 3 pointer. Miki Stephensen gained a rebound under the basket and put it in as the Spuds took the lead again. Erica Henrikson then hits a 3 pointer and Moorhead takes a 52-50 lead. Brainerd made two freethrows to tie before a foul on Moorhead's Hillary Enns sent her to the freethrow line. Brainerd charged up court on a rebound and was fouled, Emily Branem shot the double bonus and hit both freethrows putting them up 54-52 with 5 seconds remaining. After a timeout Hillary Enns got an open shot just missing at the buzzer and Brainerd came out on top 54-52. The Spuds finish 7-16 on the season.
Girls Basketball Takes on Brainerd in Section Quarters
The #6 seeded Moorhead Spud Girls Basketball team will take on #3 seed Brainerd in Brainerd Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. Here are the seeds for the Section 8AA Tournament.
Listen to Larry Knutson bring you Moorhead vs Brainerd at 7:00 p.m. > Click here - scroll down to channel 4, locally the game is on 1660 AM radio.
#1 St Michael-Albertville (20-6) - first round bye
#2 Buffalo (20-5) - first round bye
#3 Brainerd (15-10)
#4 St Cloud Tech (12-13)
#5 Elk River (10-16)
#6 Moorhead (7-15)
Spuds Defeat DGF 61-51 At MSUM Saturday
Girls Basketball Gets win over brainerd 58-46
Miki Stephenson led the Spuds with 14 points as Moorhead defeated Brainerd 58-46 on the road in Brainerd Tuesday night. The Spuds improved to 9-15 on the season and will take on DGF at noon Saturday at MSUM.
MOORHEAD: Enns 11, Kassenborg 4, Gulsvig 2, Henrikson 5, Bruggeman 2, Johnson 8, Stephenson 14.
BRAINERD: Sauer 17, Kraemer 7, Sweet 1, Branum 7, Rahto 16, Lamb 4, Klepscher 6.
Bemidji Rallies To Defeat Spud Girls Basketball 72-67
Moorhead was leading by as much as 14 points in the first half but Bemidji which owns a 17-1 record coming into the game rallied to defeat the Spuds and improve to 18-1 on the season. Bemidji cut the lead to 6 points at halftime - 35-29. Kayla Hirt of Bemidji had 29 points and Miki Stephenson scored 24 points and Alison Bruggeman had 16 points for the Spuds. Moorhead falls to 7-11 on the season and plays next against Detroit Lakes at the MHS Gym Saturday, Feb. 13 at 2:30 p.m.
BEMIDJI: Erpelding 2, Kane 12, Weimann 6, Hirt 29, Yost 4, Huseby 7, Heisler 12.
MOORHEAD: Enns 4, Kassenborg 9, Gulsvig 8, Henrikson 6, Bruggeman 16, Stephenson 24.
Girls Basketball Gets Road Win Over TRF 74-65
Miki Stephenson poured in 32 points on the night to lead the Spuds over the Prowlers in Thief River Falls Tuesday night. Moorhead plays at home Thursday night against Bemidji.
M: Tonn 1, Enns 8, Kassenborg 3, Gulsvig 3, Henrikson 5, Bruggeman 17, Johnson 5, Stephenson 32.
TRF: Holtman 13, Boen 6, Peterson 20, Guzek 12, Stennes 8, Korpi 6.
Girls Basketball Defeats Detroit Lakes 70-65
Miki Stephenson led the Spuds with 18 points and Alison Bruggeman chipped in 14 points as Moorhead defeated the Lakers Tuesday night in DL. Moorhead improves to 6-8 on the season.
M: Enns 1, Kassenborg 10, Gulsvig 8, Henrikson 9, Bruggeman 14, Groth 4, Dreyer 2, Kukowski 4, Stephenson 18.
DL: Even 4, Gray 4, Tschider 11, Hedstrom 2, Matter 19, Muckenhirm 25, Shane 3.
Fargo South Girls Basketball Over Spuds 74-36
Fargo South came our roaring and raced to a 41-13 halftime lead. The Spuds were not able to recover in the second half falling 74-36. The Bruins are now 8-0 on the season and Moorhead falls to 5-7.
FS: Roehrich 20, Burck 18, Fisher 15, Everson 2, Rydell 2, Moffett 17.
M: Enns 7, Kassenborg 2, Gulsvig 13, Henrickson 4, Steckler 2, Bruggeman 6, Stephenson 2.
Spuds Girls Fall To Alexandria 76-62
MOORHEAD: Enns 14, Kassenborg 8, Gulsvig 5, Henrikson 4, Steckler 2, Bruggeman 6, Dreyer 2, Stephenson 21.
ALEXANDRIA: Gearman 12, Warnes 5, Haar 5, Christianson 25, Bruzek 9, Wood 4, S. Trumm 13, L. Trumm 3.
Moorhead Girls Basketball Defeats Crookston 53-37
Spud Girls Basketball Falls To Willmar 65-55
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WILLMAR: Aamot 6, Smith 23, Gimse 10, Khakre 5, Leppert 13, Thompson 6.
MOORHEAD: Enns 15, Kassenborg 8, Gulsvig 2, Henrikson 6, Steckler 2, Bruggeman 12, Stephenson 10.
Moorhead Wins Alexandria Holiday Invite 65-59
Spud Girls Basketball Falls To Bemidji 63-59
Bemidji, MN_ Moorhead made a strong effort after falling behind 31-18 at halftime to the Lumberjacks from Bemidji. The Spuds closed to within 4 points at the end of the game but couldn't get all the way back for a win. Miki Stephenson continues her strong season leading Moorhead with 18 points and Maggie Gulsvig threw in 11. Bemidji's Kayla Hirt was the difference in the game as she scored 38 points. Moorhead is now 2-4 on the season and will next play in their Holiday Tournament at Alexandria starting December 29.
MOORHEAD: Enns 4, Kassenborg 6, Gulsvig 11, Henrikson 12, Steckler 3, Bruggeman 2, Johnson 3, Stephenson 18.
BEMIDJI: Weimann 6, Hirt 38, Yost 2, Huseby 2, Hendricks 7, Glbertson 2, Heisler 4, Gangelhoff 2.
Girls BB Get Last Second Win On Gulsvig 3-Pointer
The Spuds led 29-21 at halftime against Buffalo Saturday night. The Bison worked at the lead until they had the lead late int he game. Maggie Gulsvig hit a 3-pointer with 3 seconds on the clock to get the 57-55 win over Buffalo and improve the Spuds record to 2-3 on the season. Miki Stephenson scored 22 points on the night. Moorhead will play in the Alexandria Invitational starting December 29.
MOORHEAD: Enns 12, Kassenborg 2, Gulsvig 10, Steckler 4, Johnson 7, Stephenson 22.
BUFFALO: Jeske 7, Ke. Wycoff 6, Patri 7, High 2, Ka. Wycoff 2, Thielman 6, Mussell 7, Muntifering 12, Loch 6.
Apollo Defeats Spuds 64-60
ALF: M 27, SCA 25
MOORHEAD: Enns 13, Kassenborg 3, Gulsvig 3, Steckler 6, Bruggeman 14, Johnson 7, Stephenson 14.
ST. CLOUD APOLLO: Asfeld 7, Novacinski 6, Johnson 6, Bunsmoor 6, Lynch 28, Orionzi 11.
Fargo North Over Spuds 53-48
Half: FN 28, M 22
FARGO NORTH: Dehne 15, Reinholz 2, Wixo 8, Teschendorf 9, Scherer 5, Waller 5, Lopez 9.
MOORHEAD: Hillary Enns 11, Kassenborg 2, Gulsvig 5, Steckler 6, Johnson 3, Stephenson 21.
Girls Basketball Team Falls To Fargo North 53-48
FARGO NORTH: Dehne 15, Reinholz 2, Wixo 8, Teschendorf 9, Scherer 5, Waller 5, Lopez 9.
MOORHEAD: Hillary Enns 11, Kassenborg 2, Gulsvig 5, Steckler 6, Johnson 3, Stephenson 21.
Moorhead Spud Booster Chili Feed - Dec. 15
Cheer for the Spuds on Tuesday, December 15 and enjoy a bowl of hot, tasty Chili for $3. Proceeds will benefit Spud Athletic programs. Thanks to Texas RoadHouse/Cash Wise for their support.
Moorhead Spud Boosters will also be selling Spud Merchandise to complete your holiday shopping.
Where else can you shop, eat a great meal, and cheer the Spuds on to victory --- all while supporting our Spud Athletes?
Spuds Home Competition on 12/15/09:
Girls and Boys Hockey vs. Roseau
Girls Basketball vs. Fargo North
Girls Gymnastics vs. Fergus Falls
Moorhead Falls To Fargo South 77-55
MOORHEAD: Ginther 2, Enns 5, Kassenborg 4, Gulsvig 4, Henrikson 2, Steckler 9, Dreyer 1, Stephenson 28.
FARGO SOUTH: Roehrich 17, Burck 11, Koenig 2, Felch 13, Fisher 23, Everson 2, Wellentin 5, Moffett 4.
Spuds Defeat Sartell In Season Opener 59-42
Miki Stephenson led the Spuds with 17 points as Moorhead cruised to a 59-42 victory over Sartell in the first game of the seaon. Moorhead will be back in action Thursday, December 10 at Fargo South.
MOORHEAD: Ginther 5, Nenns 7, Ashley Kassenborg 9, Gulsvig 6, Henrikson 2, Steckler 3, Bruggeman 4, Johnson 6, Miki Stephenson 17.
SARTELL: Jacobs 5, Haider 9, Madden 2, Guetter 13, Haider 2, Meyer 2, Sweeter 2, Nielson 2, Whitney 5.
Girls start practices confident in experience, potential
by Blaine Gramer
Moorhead's girls basketball team is preparing to tip off their season on December 5. With several seniors on the team, experience and leadership should be a plus.
"We have seven seniors coming back this year. And all of us have had varsity playing time," said senior Kelsey Johnson. One of those seniors is post player Miki Stephenson, who impressed fans with her successful junior year. "Miki is a big asset to the team this year. She's strong inside and a key to a winning season," added Kelsey.
But while Stephenson stands tall in the post, the Spuds may still be at a disadvantage when it comes to height. "We lost a lot of our height from last year, but we still have our speed and ability to get up and down the court," said junior Annie Ginther.
Along with those strengths, the girls do see some weaknesses that need improvement. That being said, all seem confident in the team's overall ability. "We play well together and communicate well," exclaimed Miki. Annie added to that by saying, "All of our players have unique skills that they bring. The work that needs to be done is blending those skills together. This creates a lot of potential for the whole team."
As for goals, both Stephenson and Johnson have their eyes on the section tournament. "We want to win our section and get to state. But to do that we have to improve each and every game," said Stephenson. "We all have to come onto the court from day one with a good team attitude," added Ginther.
While the girls can't wait to tip off the 2009-2010 home opener against Fargo North, they also have their sights set on several other key games. Some of the better rivalries include Buffalo and Bemidji. "I think we should think of every game as a rivalry. That way, we are sure to play at our best," said Annie with a different view. "But Fargo is always fun to beat, too."
2009 - 2010 Season Schedule Now Posted > Click Here
