Rockets make light work of Raiders

New Rockford-Sheyenne was in control of the game from the outset as the Rockets defeated Drake-Anamoose, by a final score of 58-15, in non-district girls basketball action, played at Drake on Thursday, Jan. 2. The Raiders are a fairly young team. They compete in District 11 and Region 6. All of the Rockets saw playing time and seven scored. Drake-Anamoose had quite a time handling the locals’ defensive pressure. NR-S led all the way and at all quarter stops; 21-6, 30-6, 52-13 and again came away with a convincing 58-15 win.

The Rockets had good scoring balance. Hannah Haley led the way with 15 points. Dani Bjerke had 14 and Chloe Heinz added 12.

Jamie Lemer paced Drake -Anamoose with 7 points. NR-S made 26 field goals, 1 of 1 free throws, and committed 10 fouls.

The Raiders made 6 field goals, 2 of 4 free throws, and committed 7 fouls. At times, it was quite a physical game. New Rockford-Sheyenne is now 4-3, overall.

Non-District Girls Basketball

NR-S vs. Drake-Anamoose

Jan. 2

Drake

NR-S: 21 9 22 6 = 58

D-A: 6 0 7 2 = 15

NR-S: Hannah Haley 15, Dani Bjerke 14, Chloe Heinz 10, Kayahna Hopfauf 9, Cassie Longnecker 6, Kenna Munson 2, Kennedy Demester 2.

D-A: Jamie Lemer 7, Taryn Sieg 4, Riley Hauff 2, Jazzlyn Hase 2.

JV Game

NR-S: 13 9 8 14 = 44

D-A: 4 4 4 10 = 22

NR-S: Mya Cudworth 8, Chloe Guthmiller 9, Kennedy Demester 7, Kelsie Belquist 6, Chloe Heinz 4, Madisen Myhre 4, Kayahna Hopfauf 4, Kenna Munson 2. Totals 21 field goals, 0-2 free throws, 9 fouls

D-A: Halee Fletschock 8, Aydryen Felber 4, Jamie Lemer 4, Taryn Sieg 2, Kaaidense Hase 2, Rylee Martin 2.