McCook girls muscle their way to fifth win in six

McCook senior Megan Miller (3) works for her rebounding position against two Cozad Haymakers Tuesday night. Seniors Paige Bortner and Malia Hilker could smile (below) along with junior Jaylea Walgren as the Bison scored a 52-32 home win.

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McCOOK, Neb. — Scoring leaders from the McCook High girls' 52-32 win over Cozad Tuesday night to put those Bison at 5-1 so far this season.

The Bison only led 23-21 at halftime but started quarter three with an 11-0 run.

More will be in Thursday's McCook Gazette.

R.B. Headley/McCook Gazette

McCOOK (52) —Cali Crawford 14 points, Paige Bortner 12, Brooklynn Gillen 10, Jaylea Walgren 5, Aspen Hazlitt 5, Malia Hilker 3, Lacyn Keller 3. Three-pointers: Keller, Bortner, Gillen, Walgren, Hazlitt.

Both Bison varsity teams are home for Kearney Catholic Friday evening then visit Holdrege Saturday afternoon which finishes the 2024 contests.