Playing defense

The shots weren't going down for Carrington, but their pressure on the defensive side frustrated the M-P-B Thunder all evening long in the East Gym Thursday night, January 25.

In a cross-Division A versus B matchup, the Cardinals held the Thunder to 11 points in the first half and 10 in the second for a comfortable 50-21 victory.

Junior Edyn Hoornaert posted a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Madison Johnson's stat line was well-rounded with nine points, five rebounds, four steals and three assists.

M-P-B got most of their points inside, as junior post Maddie Gefroh finished with eight points.

Carrington (12-4) was on a mission to solidify their current hold on the number three Region 2 seed, facing unbeaten and top-ranked Thompson this past Thursday on the road, and traveling to Fort Totten one week from tonight, February 12, to take on Four Winds-Minnewaukan.

In between, the Cards took on HWC on February 2, and are in action against #1 Class B team May-Port-CG Tuesday night at home, and travel to Region 1 opponent Lisbon on Thursday.

Inter-Divison Girls Basketball

Carrington 50, M-P-B 21

at Carrington

M-P-B 4 7 6 4 21

Cgtn. 14 15 11 10 50

Carrington: Edyn Hoornaert 17, Madison Johnson 9, Isabel Wendel 6, Harper Kollman 5, Olivia Threadgold 5, Kenadie Pazdernik 3, Kacie Rexin 3, Marah Johnson 2. Totals: 17 FG, 11-20 FT, 13 fouls. Three-pointers: Hoornaert, Madison Johnson, Kollman, Pazdernik, Rexin.

M-P-B: Maddie Gefroh 8, Allison Thomas 4, Brynn Sorenson 3, Kalen Kinzell 2, Cierra Mack 2, Abby Ryun 2. Totals: 8 FG, 5-6 FT, 14 fouls. Three-pointers: None.

Carrington Additional Stats

Rebounds: Hoornaert 10, Madison Johnson 5, Kaydence VanRay and Wendel 3, Kollman, Brynn Smith and Threadgold 2, Marah Johnson 1.

Assists: Madison Johnson and Rexin 3, Threadgold and Wendel 1.

Steals: Madison Johnson 4, Rexin and Threadgold 3, Hoornaert and VanRay 2, Wendel 1.