After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Elm Creek, Bertrand was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They skirted past the Wauneta-Palisade Broncos 51-49.
| 01/03/25 vs Wauneta-Palisade | 6 |
| 12/31/24 @ Elm Creek | 5 |
| 12/30/24 vs Gibbon | 2 |
| 12/21/24 @ Blue Hill | 2 |
| 12/20/24 @ Elm Creek | 2 |
Bertrand can attribute much of their success to Addison Andersen, who posted 15 points in addition to seven rebounds and six steals. Andersen is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 14 games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooklyn Evans, who had nine points.
Despite the loss, Wauneta-Palisade saw an underclassman step up: freshman Mesa Cox dropped a double-double on 21 points and ten rebounds. Cox continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Kamryn Fanning, who put up 11 points and eight rebounds.
The victory got Bertrand back to even at 5-5. As for Wauneta-Palisade, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bertrand will venture away from home to square off against Wilcox-Hildreth at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Wilcox-Hildreth's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while Bertrand has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road. As for Wauneta-Palisade, they will head out to challenge Cheylin at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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