The Beresford Watchdogs turned a three-point halftime lead into a 17-point win on Saturday, January 21st. The Watchdogs defeated the Chester Flyers 59-42 at home.
The teams were tied 14-14 at the end of the first quarter, and the Watchdogs led just 28-25 at halftime. Beresford then went on a run in the third quarter, holding Chester to just eight points in the quarter while building a 47-33 lead. The Watchdogs also outscored the Flyers 12-9 in the final quarter.
Beresford shot 31% (21-67) overall in the game, 25% (4-16) on three-point attempts, and 76% (13-17) from the free-throw line. Chester finished 25% (13-51) shooting from the field, 26% (5-19) on three-point shots, and 55% (11-20) from the free-throw line.
Ella Merriman had 25 points, six rebounds, and three steals. Autumn Namminga finished with 10 points, four rebounds, and two steals. Lily Sievert had seven points and nine rebounds. Harley Koth ended wtih six points and nine rebounds, and Savanna Beesen added six points and four rebounds.
