That Baltic Bulldog girls basketball team hit the road to Beresford to face the Watchdogs on Friday, December 8th. Beresford used a big second quarter to help them to a 51-32 win over the Bulldogs.
The Watchdogs led 15-10 at the end of the first quarter. Their defense then held Baltic to just two points in the second quarter, while the offense scored 17 to give Beresford a 32-12 lead at halftime. The Bulldogs cut into the lead in the third quarter. Baltic outscored Beresford 13-6 to cut the lead to 38-25 going into the final quarter. The Watchdogs would outscore Baltic 13-7 in the final quarter for the win.
Baltic was 28% (11-40) shooting from the field overall, 1-9 on three-point attempts, and 56% (9-16) from the free-throw line. Beresford shot 34% (19-56) overall in the game, 22% (5-23) from three-point area, and 36% (8-22) from the free-throw line. The Watchdog defense also forced 27 Baltic turnovers in the game.
Baylee Breece had 10 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Caitlyn Pickett and Meredith Larson both finished with seven points and five rebounds each. Harper Kortemeyer had four points and five rebounds.
