One win, one loss brings season record to 4-9 overall

Hosting Thorp in a game at home Tuesday, Jan. 24, the Oriole girls varsity next took to the road, heading to Bloomer for an away game.

Against Thorp the Orioles were victorious 52 – 43, while at Bloomer they came up short, the final score 42 – 39 in Bloomer’s favor. Orioles head coach Alison Becker summed up the week’s play.“We had a great week of basketball, just came up short against Bloomer,” she said.

Playing against Thorp Tuesday, a hard fought game saw points tied as soon as they were put on the board.

Against Bloomer three days later, the Orioles put 26 points on the board at halftime to Bloomer’s 19, then blew it with an underperforming second half, scoring just 13 points to 23 for Bloomer.

As to individual points made, Teagen Becker led the way, with five 3 pointers before half, with Randi Bergman sinking 2 two pointers, while Aaliyah Allard sank 1 two pointer, and Emme Felmlee took 3 free throws, along with a two pointer.

After the half at Bloomer the Orioles lead scorer was Felmlee, who put 3 free throws and 1 two pointer on the board.

Becker followed Felmlee with 1 two pointer and 2 free throws., Allard contributing 1 two pointer and 2 free throws.

When all was said and done the final score read 42 – 39 in Bloomer’s favor.

The Orioles next play against Osseo-Fairchild at Osseo-Fairchild Thursday February 2. Game start is at 7:15 p.m.

Aaliyah Allard drives the ball upcourt as Mallory Eslinger looks to assist Tuesday. Photo by Joseph Back.