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cowgirls can't SNAP vikings' win streak in 41-35 loss

3/14/2021

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for the second time, breckenridge loses tight battle

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Photo by Carol Colby • Breckenridge Sports and School Photos
• Robert Wanek Jr.

​The Breckenridge Cowgirls continued their late-season skid on Friday, losing to a 15-1 Pelican Rapids team by a score of 41-35 at home. The loss marked three in a row, all against section opponents, by a combined 10 points.


With the loss, Breckenridge fell to 11-6 as the projected sixth seed in Section 8AA. Still, hanging close for a second time with the three-time reigning Heart O’ Lakes Conference champions and top-seeded Vikings is a welcome sign entering tournament time. Breckenridge dropped the first meeting, 43-41 on the road. Pelican Rapids has won 10 consecutive games. 

The Vikings and Cowgirls entered the contest with two of the top defenses in the section, allowing 39 and 42 points per game, respectively. This game featured the same drawn out zone defenses, resulting in a 15-12 halftime lead for the visitors.

Seventh grade phenom Johnica Bernotas shared primary point guard duties throughout the half and did so with poise. She took care of the basketball and forced a five-second violation that kept the score within one possession heading into the locker room.

Bernotas only scored five points, but they were big ones. Her baseline three in the second half keyed an eight-point run that cut the Vikings’ lead to 28-26. She also buried a step-back jumper from the wing to tie the game at 35-35 with 1:49 remaining.

The Cowgirls struggled with a 29.3% field goal percentage, but Jude Held tried her best to put Breckenridge on the board. The senior scored a team-high 12 points, while also leading the way with seven rebounds and three steals. Carcie Materi was the only other Cowgirl in double figures with 10 points. The pair was each 2-of-5 from 3-PT distance. 

After Bernotas’ clutch jumper tied things up with less than two minutes to go, Greta Tollefson drew two fouls and made all four free throws to put the game on ice. Tollefson scored a game-high 19 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. Breckenridge trailed by four with 20 seconds left, but failed to get a shot off until the waning seconds. 

The Cowgirls enter a packed Section 8AA playoff field featuring eight teams with winning records, including six on the south side. Breckenridge defeated the north’s top seed, Crookston, in the season opener. They also own season splits against potential opponents in Perham, Barnesville, and Hawley.​

7th grader Johnica Bernotas had some clutch moments in last night's 41-35 loss to a 15-1 Pelican Rapids team.

• Forces 5-sec violation before half
• Three to key a Cowgirl comeback
• Jumper to tie the game late

□ @CoachWanek pic.twitter.com/KP9qMCnzRJ

— Breck Sports Talk (@BreckSportsTalk) March 13, 2021
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Cowboys win 12th game, yaggie scores 1000th point

3/13/2021

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yaggie is seventh cowboy to join elusive scoring club

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• By Robert Wanek Jr.

The Breckenridge Cowboys are 12-5 after an 82-70 road win at Wheaton/Herman-Norcross on Thursday. Cooper Yaggie led the way with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and three steals, while scoring his 1000th career point. Jonah Christensen was excellent with 19 points (7/10 FG), 11 rebounds, and three assists. 

Yaggie Joins Noah Christensen, Nate Lorenz, Stevin Lipp, Mike Herrick, Brady Lipp, and Joe Terfehr as 1,000-point scorers.

Breckenridge led 38-32 at the half after a buzzer-beater three by Adam Ohm. The white-hot shooter scored 13 points on 4-of-9 shooting from deep. He’s 28/57 from 3-PT range over the past six games, scoring in double-figures each time. 

The Cowboys led by as many as 14 in the second half, but it was a late-game run that stretched a three-point lead to 10 and sealed the outcome. A below average free-throw team, Breckenridge stepped up by making 15-of-18 from the charity stripe. Breckenridge out-rebounded the Warriors 40-22. Along with strong rebounding efforts by Yaggie and Christensen, Anthony Conzemius (7), Sebastian Anderson (5), and Landon Blaufuss (4) flew to the glass as well. 

Conzemius did his thing down low. The 6’7” senior scored his 11 points on 4-of-5 shooting, including a left-handed hook in the late going that hit front rim and rolled over into the net during crunch time. 

Breckenridge sits tied with Perham atop the Heart O’ Lakes standings with a conference record of 9-2 and one game remaining, Saturday at Frazee. The Cowboys lead the conference in scoring at 72.7 points per game.

Cooper Yaggie’s 1000th career point — a three from the right wing. He tallied 26 pts, 10 reb, and 3 ast last night. #CaptainCoop

The Cowboys are 12-5 and 10-2 in Section 8AA w/ one regular season game remaining. #BelieveInBreck pic.twitter.com/7psVm0O16c

— Breck Sports Talk (@BreckSportsTalk) March 12, 2021

1,000 career points for Cooper Yaggie. He’s worked his tail off to become one of the best Breckenridge basketball players ever and a phenomenal teammate. pic.twitter.com/9kwAWzOqrS

— Breck Sports Talk (@BreckSportsTalk) March 12, 2021

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Spuds stave off cowboys, 80-73

3/7/2021

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slow-starting cowboys can't catch up with moorhead

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• Photo by Carol Colby
• By Robert Wanek

​Breckenridge traveled to Moorhead on Saturday for a game against the Class 3A Spuds. The Cowboys fell behind early and despite their best efforts, lost 80-73. 


Anthony Conzemius has been efficient all season, but he upped his volume in this one, making 9-of-13 attempts, including both of his threes. The senior recorded 22 points and 10 rebounds. Conzemius is shooting at a fiery 60% rate through 14 games. After a single-digit scoring effort and some foul trouble at Barnesville, Conzemius’ senior leadership shined in this one. 

Trey Feeney and the Walthall brothers, Blake and Brady, outran the Cowboys from the jump. The Spuds’ speedy guard play led to attacking layups and open threes on kick-out passes, as Moorhead led 10-2. Conzemius answered with six quick points via the baby hook as Breckenridge aimed to stay in it. 

Moorhead’s guard play was key, as Brady Walthall, Isidro Lopez, and Feeney combined for 11 steals. Feeney ripped down 13 rebounds, including a put-back layup at the halftime buzzer. 

Not to be overshadowed was Cooper Yaggie’s fine defensive effort. The Cowboy guard took two charges and swiped a game-high four steals. He also led Breckenridge with five assists and scored 20 points on 7-of-15 shooting and 75% from three. 

Breckenridge got as close as six points late in the game, when Adam Ohm turned it on with four second-half threes. He shot 5-of-11 from deep, giving him an eye-popping 20 threes over the past four contests. 

Alex Ohm continued to be a capable passer in the Cowboys’ offense with four assists. Sebastian Anderson’s utility work yielded six rebounds and three steals. Jonah Christensen struggled from the field (6-of-19) but found ways to contribute with 12 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and three steals. 

Moorhead (8-8) was led by Feeney and Lopez with 18 points each. Brady Walthall and Adam Jenkins scored 15 and 12, respectively. The Spuds shot 51% from the field and an unreal 74% from inside the arc. 

Breckenridge (10-5) shot just 42%, but had one of its best games from three-point distance with a 41% rate. The Cowboys will travel to Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton (8-5) on Monday for the first of three road games to end the regular season. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m.
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Cowboys Show Fight In 81-78 Loss At Barnesville

3/6/2021

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16-Point second-half Comeback falls shorts 

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• Photo by Carol Colby
• By Robert Wanek Jr.

They charged back to tie the game from deficits of 13 and 16 points, but ultimately the Breckenridge boys basketball team fell at Barnesville on Friday, 81-78. With the result, the season series between the two is 1-1, setting up a potential Section 8AA playoff showdown. The two contests were separated by just five total points, with Breckenridge winning at home in overtime on February 2nd.

Similar to the first meeting where Breckenridge trailed by nine at the half, Barnesville raced out to a 22-10 lead. Jack Nielsen knocked down a pair of threes and Adam Tonsfeldt used his signature runner in the lane to score 15 first-half points. Breckenridge wasn’t done though, as Sebastian Anderson and Alex Ohm hit four threes to revive the Cowboys.

Alex Ohm had his best offensive game of the season, scoring eight first-half points and tallying a pair of key assists when it looked like the game was slipping away from the conference-leading Cowboys.

Jonah Christensen came up with a block and heaved the ball to Cooper Yaggie, who was fouled and made both free throws with 4.8 seconds left in the half. After trailing 33-20, Breckenridge ended the half on a 16-3 run to tie things at 36-36. Christensen had a great game, recording his seventh double-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks.

Barnesville’s Kaden Zenzen went to work in the second half, scoring 27 points in the game and battling for position down low against whoever the Cowboys threw at him. His inside play gave the Trojans a 16-point lead, but, when the game once again seemed over — here comes Adam Ohm. The senior missed four 3’s to start the game, but his last three were butter. Ohm connected from the corner to bring Breckenridge within one at 77-76 with 19.1 seconds left.

Ultimately, Tonsfeldt would evade a trap on the ensuing inbounds play, kicking the ball up court to Zenzen for a layup. Breckenridge’s half-court heave at the buzzer bounced off the top of the backboard as the Trojans held on for a three-point win.

Yaggie (17 points, 8 rebounds) and Anderson (14 points, 4 reb) were the other top scorers for Breckenridge. Anthony Conzemius shot 4-of-5 from the field for nine points and six rebounds. Barnesville was balanced by 28 points from Tonsfeldt, 27 from Zenzen, 13 from Nielsen, and 10 from Tate Inniger.

The Cowboys (10-4) travel to Moorhead (7-8) Saturday afternoon for a 4 p.m. game. The Spuds are coming off back-to-back wins against familiar foes in Barnesville and Perham. It will be the third game in as many days for Moorhead.

adam ohm and jonah christensen barnesville highlights

Hand down, man down? How about "Hand up, so what?" Because Adam Ohm simply does not care.

The senior now has 34 threes and it turns out he's a bit clutch □ pic.twitter.com/PCElg2TOJ9

— Breck Sports Talk (@BreckSportsTalk) March 6, 2021

Jonah Christensen played his best two-way game of the season last night, boosting a Breck comeback from 16 down in a tight loss at Barnesville. #OwnThePaint

2⃣0⃣ PTS | □ REB | 3⃣ BLK pic.twitter.com/0u8JHkJNjA

— Breck Sports Talk (@BreckSportsTalk) March 6, 2021
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Materi shoots her way into the cowgirl record books

3/5/2021

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31 points, nine 3's highlight big night for breck junior

• By Robert Wanek Jr.

Carcie Materi has arrived. The Cowgirl junior carved her name into the Breckenridge record books on Thursday, tying Sarah Steinborn’s single-game high of 31 points, and passing Alyse Engen for most 3’s made in a game with nine. She outscored the entire Wheaton/Herman-Norcross team in a 53-26 home win. 


Materi’s record-setting night included other marks, too, like most threes in a half (7) and most consecutive threes made (6). She was joined in double figures by senior leader Jude Held, who scored a dozen. 

Thursday’s win marked the eighth game this season where Breckenridge held its opponent to under 40 points, and the third time they’ve kept an opponent under 30. Breckenridge only led 17-12 at halftime, as the Warriors came out in a similar zone scheme and Breckenridge struck out from beyond the arc. 

Materi’s two threes in the first half were only a preview to her scorching second half in which she scored 23 points. Her teammates found her multiple times near the finish in an attempt to give her sole possession of the scoring record, but it wasn’t meant to be, as Steinborn and Materi now share their place in Cowgirl history. 

Camryn Kaehler was a menace on the glass, ripping the rock from her opponents throughout the first half. Statistics weren’t available at press time, but she surely had another 10+ rebound performance. 

Breckenridge is now 11-3 and sitting third in Section 8AA South behind Pelican Rapids, who they will face on March 12th, and Fergus Falls, who is currently ranked no. 1 in the QRF. Coach Austin Imdieke’s team continues to show growth on the defensive side, coupled with great guard play and improved outside shooting.
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cowboys get 10th win at hawley, 73-60

3/4/2021

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Five scorers in double-figures, ohm hits five 3's

• By Robert Wanek Jr.

Breckenridge and Hawley met on Tuesday with both teams riding three-game win streaks. The Cowboys overcame a 34-31 halftime deficit, winning 73-60 on the road for their 10th victory of the year. Breckenridge had five double-digit scorers in a balanced offensive effort. 


Following a seven 3-pointer performance vs. Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton, Adam Ohm hit five more in this one, including a ceiling scraper from the corner to beat the halftime buzzer. The outside specialist finished with 15 points on 5-of-9 shooting. Ohm had little space to work with, making multiple shots in the corner as defenders flew past. Ohm has drilled 12-of-21 attempts from beyond the arc over the past two games.

Breckenridge struggled to crack Hawley’s zone defense early on. A pair of jumpers in the lane from Sebastian Anderson and Jonah Christensen took the lid off and loosened things up for the Cowboy offense. Hot shooting by Alex Bratsch, who scored 11 in the half, paced the Nuggets throughout the period. 

Anthony Conzemius disrupted Hawley’s guard play inside, finishing with three blocks. He recorded his seventh double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds. Christensen recorded his sixth with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Christensen also dished out five assists to lead the team.

Cooper Yaggie couldn’t buy a bucket early in this one, but that funk gave way to a team-high 18 points. He converted a trio of tough layups in the second half and banked home a three. His lockdown defense was on display, as he drew an offensive foul and forced two turnovers with full-court pressure. Near the end of the game, he hustled on two of his missed free throws to grab an offensive rebound and a steal that deflated the Nuggets.

Anderson's poise and patience once again shined through, the senior wing finished with 11 points, six rebounds, four assists, four steals, and two blocks. He choose his shots wisely, lulling the defense to sleep and stepping into high percentage looks in a 5-of-9 shooting performance. 


Breckenridge (10-3) travels to Barnesville (8-4) on Friday for a tilt with the Trojans, tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. The Cowboys won the first meeting this season at home in a 61-59 overtime thriller. Breckenridge has won four straight, while Barnesville is coming off two tight victories over East Grand Forks and DGF.
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Athletes of the week - 2021 round six

3/1/2021

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Grant Davis, adam ohm, cooper yaggie

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• Photos by Kynzie Meyer and Carol Colby
• By Robert Wanek Jr.

Breck Sports Talk's Athletes of the Week selections are in. Two boys basketball players led the offensive attack for the 9-3 Cowboys and one wrestler hit double digit victories for the season to highlight round six presented by Superior Builders and Circle of Nations.  

Adam Ohm (Basketball) - Ohm knocked down seven 3's on Senior Night in a big Section 8AA victory over Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton. It was the second performance of the year with 21 points and seven triples for the senior, who let loose for a dozen 3-PT shot attempts as Breckenridge rode the hot hand for its eighth home win. 

Cooper Yaggie (Basketball) - ​Yaggie continued to be the Cowboys' primary scoring threat, averaging 20.5 points over two Breckenridge victories. Both games were section tilts, as Yaggie showed his explosive dribble drives and recent shooting surge from deep make the Cowboys a legitimate title contender in 2021. 

Grant Davis (Wrestling) - Davis stepped up and tossed his opponent around the mat during his individual victory vs. New York Mills, running his season record to an impressive 10-3.

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Cowboy wrestlers clash against section opponents

2/26/2021

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Erlandson bros. go 2-0, davis grapples to his 10th win

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Photos by Kynzie Meyer • Grant Davis is 10-3 on the season for Breckenridge.
• By Zach Haire

Last Thursday, the Cowboys traveled to Parkers Prairie to take on two of the top Section 6A teams in New York Mills and Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale/Parkers Prairie. Although a few injuries kept some key wrestlers from taking the mat for the Cowboys, the athletes who did hit the mat wrestled well. 

​The Erlandson brothers led the charge with both David and Daniel going 2-0 on the night. Seventh grader David from behind in both matches with thrilling third period moves to overtake his foes at 132 pounds. Senior Daniel continued his dominating run at 220 pounds with two quick pins in his bouts. He boosted his record to 16-1 on the season with 10 of his victories coming via pin. Also collecting wins on the varsity side were Matt Noll and Grant Davis with their decision victories. In the exhibition matches, David Erlandson went 2-0 and Henry Slettedahl put together a solid performance to pick up a win.
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David Erlandson continues his surge as a varsity newcomer.
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Daniel Erlandson is now 16-1 on his senior campaign.
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There's no place like home: Cowboys dominate dgf on senior night, 84-65

2/26/2021

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ohm hits seven 3's in encore shooting performance

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• Photos by Carol Colby of Breckenridge Sports and School Photos
• By Robert Wanek Jr.

​There’s no place like home. That’s certainly been the case for Breckenridge, as the Cowboys defeated Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton on Thursday, 84-65, improving to 9-3 and 8-1 at home. 


Adam Ohm made seven 3’s for a game-high 21 points, Anthony Conzemius ripped down 17 rebounds, and Sebastian Anderson dished out five assists in a balanced Breckenridge effort. Cooper Yaggie was his usual self with another 20-point outing, adding four assists to his ledger. 

Breckenridge honored its 13 seniors on Thursday prior to the game, as Coach Stevin Lipp took the microphone and lauded each individual for their unique contributions to the Cowboy program — players and managers. 

WATCH THE FULL CEREMONY


The Rebels came out swinging and led for several minutes to start the game. Fan favorite Gus Hasbargen checked in and deposited a put-back layup that got the Cowboy Crazies roaring, Ohm followed that with a pair of threes to grab the lead at 18-16 with 9:50 remaining in the half. Ohm would hit four triples in the half as Breckenridge claimed a 35-33 advantage. 

The Rebels were carried in the half by 6’6” sophomore Owen Leach and his 16 points. He showcased a nice inside-out game that kept Breckenridge on its toes. 

Jonah Christensen got Breckenridge hyped in the second half with a big block, passing the ball up the floor to Yaggie for a three. Shortly after, Ohm pump faked Leach off his feet and side stepped into his fifth three of the game as Breckenridge took a 53-45 lead with 10 minutes remaining. 

Adam Ohm made seven 3's for the second time this season in Breckenridge's Senior Night win.

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When he gets into microwave mode and doesn't even see defenders, it's over for you. pic.twitter.com/ewvTUAoAKv

— Breck Sports Talk (@BreckSportsTalk) February 26, 2021
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Sebastian Anderson and Coach Jordan Christensen.
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Anthony Conzemius elevates for a rebound.
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Gus Hasbargen lifts Jack Johnson in celebration.


Christensen quietly kept banging at the block, grinding his way to 14 points, a dozen of those coming in the paint. Sebastian Anderson scored zero points, but was vital to the Cowboys’ flow on both ends. His baseline steal and assist at the six-minute mark gave Breckenridge a commanding 68-51 lead. 

Jacob Vizenor capped things off with seven points, going 3-for-3 from the field and drilling a corner three as the Cowboys cruised to an 84-65 victory. Breckenridge shot 62% from inside the arc and 44% from 3-PT range. DGF shot 44% from inside the arc and 35% from 3-PT range. 

Breckenridge honored the following seniors — Reese Pederson, Jonah Christensen, Anthony Conzemius, Sebastian Anderson, Gus Hasbargen, Cooper Yaggie, Christian Nieto, Logan Mammenga, Adam Ohm, Junior Perez, Jacob Vizenor, Austin Erickson, and Jace Hegge. 

Scoring leaders were Ohm (21), Yaggie (20), Conzemius (16), Christensen (14), and Vizenor (7). Rebounding leaders were Conzemius (17), Christensen (8), and Pederson (4). 

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Breckenridge basketball goes 2-0 in section play Tuesday

2/24/2021

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cowgirls hold hawley to nine first-half points
​Cowboys score 86 on the road at egf

• Robert Wanek Jr.

The Breckenridge basketball program kept rolling on Tuesday, as the boys and girls teams picked up Section 8AA victories over East Grand Forks and Hawley, respectively. The Cowboys are now 8-3 on the season, while the Cowgirls’ record is 9-3. 


The girls team avenged one of its three losses, an 18-PT road drubbing at Hawley on January 21st. They did so with lockdown defense in a 57-39 home win, marking the sixth time they’ve allowed less than 40 points in a contest. The halftime score was 22-9 and Hawley made multiple second-half runs but couldn’t climb within single digits, trailing by 24 at one point. 

Key three-point plays by Jude Held, Abby Johnson, and Grace Conzemius in the second half kept the Nuggets at bay. Breckenridge led by 14 with 7:30 remaining when Conzemius, a player typically anchored to the post, missed a wide open three. The offensive rebound made its way back to her and when her defender backed off she let it fly again, drilling a triple and closing the door on the visitors. 

Scoring leaders for Breckenridge were Conzemius (15 pts), Held (13 pts), Carcie Materi (10 pts), and Camryn Kaehler (9 pts). 


Hawley was the no. 2 seed in Section 8AA North heading into the game behind Crookston, a team Breckenridge defeated on the road in overtime to open the season. The Cowgirls were ranked no. 3 in the south side, trailing Fergus Falls and Pelican Rapids. Seeds 3-6 in the south are separated by just three QRF points in a tight pack including Barnesville, Perham, and Menahga. 

The Cowboys won handily over the Green Wave, 86-68, behind 21 first-half points from Cooper Yaggie. He finished with 25 points, followed by Jonah Christensen’s 18, and Anthony Conzemius’ 16. Junior Perez continued his improved play on offense, scoring 11 points and grabbing six boards from the point guard position. Reese Pederson scored six.

Junior Jack Johnson played his way up to varsity with some strong performances, seeing his first run in the second half. Sophomore Cameron Nieto, Breckenridge’s newest player from Adrian, Michigan, made his junior varsity debut and scored some nice buckets off the bounce. 

The Cowboys host Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Cowgirls host Barnesville in the same time slot Friday as the section continues to shake itself out down the home stretch.
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