Craig Daily Press / MCHS girls basketball wins during weekend

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Maddy Jourgensen puts up a shot against Palisade High School defenders during the girls varsity basketball game Saturday at Moffat County High School. The Bulldogs won, 47-26.

By Ben Bulkeley

February 8, 2010

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Moffat County High School girls varsity basketball — 2009-2010

Record: 10-13, 8-5 WSL

Dec. 4 Moffat County 36, Orem 31
Dec. 5 Moffat County 26, North Sanpete 35
Dec. 5 Moffat County 25, Evanston 52
Dec. 8 Moffat County 44, Montbello 52
Dec. 9 Moffat County 48, Rangeview 34
Dec. 10 Moffat County 27, Grandview 63
Dec. 11 Moffat County 34, Washington 43
Dec. 19 Moffat County 49, Montezuma-Cortez 54
Jan. 8 Moffat County 35, Eagle Valley 32
Jan. 9 Moffat County 55, Battle Mountain 26
Jan. 12 Moffat County 34, Grand Junction 45
Jan. 15 Moffat County 28, Palisade 39
Jan. 16 Moffat County 53, Delta 49
Jan. 22 Moffat County 51, Glenwood Springs 36
Jan. 26 Moffat County 34, Steamboat Springs 45
Jan. 29 Moffat County 55, Battle Mountain 26
Jan. 30 Moffat County 45, Rifle 56
Feb. 5 Moffat County 55, Delta 24
Feb. 6 Moffat County 47, Palisade 26
Feb. 12 Moffat County at Glenwood Springs
Feb. 13 Moffat County 41, Rifle 64
Feb. 16 Moffat County 43, Steamboat Springs 29
Feb. 19 Moffat County 52, Eagle Valley 40

Having individuals stand out is one thing, but having a whole team effort was what Moffat County High School girls varsity basketball coach Craig Mortensen wanted.

On Saturday, his team delivered.

The Bulldogs topped Palisade, 47-26, at home, to give them two straight league wins for the weekend.

“I feel like they are starting to come around,” Mortensen said. “They are playing together better.”

Against Palisade, Moffat County never trailed and built up an 8-5 lead after the first quarter, and 19-12 at halftime.

“We were jovial before the game but came out kind of sluggish,” Mortensen said. “In the second half, the passes were better, and they made some adjustments.”

Moffat County was able to adjust to Palisade’s zone defense and spread the ball around better as the game went on, Mortensen added.

The team also cashed in on second-chance opportunities to build a 36-18 lead entering the fourth quarter.

Annie Sadvar had 13 points and 10 rebounds, Amanda Snyder had 11 points, Lindsey Yoast had 6 points and six rebounds and Lauren Roberts had 6 points and five rebounds.

Melissa Camilletti had 6 points, Justine Hathhorn had 3 points and Maddy Jourgensen added 2.

Nike Cleverly had five assists and four steals.

But for a second straight night, it was points the Bulldogs didn’t allow that drew the attention of their coach.

“They were working hard on defense,” Mortensen said. “Holding someone to 20 points is hard.”

In a weekend where Moffat County helped itself by winning at home, Palisade boosted Moffat County’s postseason chances by knocking off second-place Steamboat Springs, 35-34, on Friday night.

“Now, we just need to take care of our business,” Mortensen said. “If we are in second place, then we can get into the postseason.”

The team will play Glenwood Springs on Friday in Glenwood, then return Saturday for a home match-up with first-place Rifle.

Notes

The Moffat County High School girls junior varsity team won, 60-24, with Maddy Jourgensen scoring 23 points … The MCHS girls freshmen team went 3-0 at the Eagle Valley tournament, beating Fruita, Middle Park and Delta … In its past four games, Moffat County has averaged 52 points, while holding opponents to 33 points per game.