Card girls' basketball: Alexandria grabs own holiday tournament

• Wood, Christianson

Lori Mork, Echo Press Cara Wood (left)_and Amanda Christianson (right) both grabbed a rebound during the Cardinals' win over Moorhead in their holiday tournament opener Thursday. Alexandria went on to capture the title.

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The Cardinal girls’ basketball team kept their own holiday tournament trophy at home, defeating Robbinsdale Armstrong in the championship game 47-37 Friday, one day after defeating Moorhead.

The Spuds of Moorhead won the consolation championship as they topped Marshall 57-50. The Tigers had fallen to Armstrong 67-56 in the first round of tournament play.

“The Cards came out determined to grind out a victory, if necessary, as the Falcons featured some sharp-shooters and up-temp style of play,” said head coach Wendy Kohler. “We did just that as both teams struggled to score against each team’s efficient defensive intensity. At the end of the day, it was our clock management, ability to hit the clutch shot, and sealing the deal with key free throws that preserved the win for the Cards.

Lauren Trumm led the scoring with 21, while Amanda Christianson and Kalli Bowser added 10 each. Cara Wood added four and Whitney Gesell two.

Bowser also had a double-double night as she pulled down 10 rebounds. Wood had five assists, with Gesell and Trumm picking up five and four steals, respectively.

The win upped Alexandria’s record to 7-1.

Named to the all-tournament team were Trumm, Christianson and Bowser of Alexandria, Ally Gove and Emily Jacobson of Robbinsdale Armstrong, and Katie Rosenfeldt of Moorhead.

ALEXANDRIA 75, MOORHEAD 53

The Cards had an early 22-point first-half lead, but saw the Spuds cut that advantage to nine at the half before Alexandria’s defense overwhelmed Moorhead for a 75-53 win.

Lauren Trumm poured in 29 points for the Cards, most of those coming on transition baskets, with Kalli Bowser and Amanda Christianson adding 18 and 12 points respectively.

ALEXANDRIA 75, MOORHEAD 53

MOORHEAD 31 22 — 53

ALEXANDRIA 31 44 — 75

MOORHEAD – Kellie Clark 3, Hailey Wixo 2, Kelli Tonn 3, Alyse Engen 22, Hali Stephenson 3, Katie Rosenfeldt 7, Melissa Groth 4, Maddie Swanson 4.

ALEXANDRIA – Amanda Christianson 12, Sarah Bruzek 4, Jess Syvrud 2, Cara Wood 5, Whitney Gesell 7, Kalli Bowser 18, Lauren Trumm 29.

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