All McCook girls leaders from big comeback win over Cozad

McCook juniors Brooklyn Gillen (left) and Briley Morgan were part of a 60-43 win over host Cozad Tuesday evening. Watch for more details soon.

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COZAD, Neb. — McCook High's girls scored 43 points after halftime to erase a 25-17 deficit and defeat the Cozad Haymakers, 60-43, Tuesday evening.

The Bison actually trailed 25-14 until junior Paige Bortner hit a three just before halftime.

McCook dominated with a 30-16 advantage for points inside the paint, 11 steals and forced 25 Cozad turnovers.

All the Bison leaders:

McCOOK (60) — Brooklynn Gillen 18 points, Kori Rippen 17, Paige Bortner 9, Briley Morgan 6, Malia Hilker 3, Roslyn Wiemers 2, Jaylea Walgren 2. Three-pointers: Gillen 2, Bortner 2.

Two-point field goal percentage: 43.5%. Three-pointers: 21.1%. Overall: 36.9%.

Another big stat: McCook outscored Cozad 16-6 for points off turnovers with 11 steals to Haymakers' four.

Rebound leaders: Rippen 9, Bortner 8, Crawford 6, Gillen 5. Assists: Crawford 4, Hilker 3, Gillen 3. Steals: Bortner 4, Rippen 3. Blocked shot: Rippen.