MANKATO -- Litchfield came back from 13-point deficits twice, but was still edged by Worthington 62-59 in Section 2AAA girls basketball action Saturday at Minnesota State-Mankato.
The Dragons (20-8) trailed 28-15 in the first half, but scored the next 13 points to tie the game. Worthington (21-3) then sank two 3-pointers and entered halftime with a 38-32 lead.
The Trojans used a 9-2 run to start the second half to regain control, but once again, Litchfield stormed back. This time, the Dragons scored 16 straight points to take a 50-47 lead with five minutes left.
Becky Smith scored a game-high 29 points for Litchfield, followed by Emalee Davis with 12. She also made the Dragons' lone three-pointer.
Worthington 62, Litchfield 59
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Litchfield (20-8) 32 27 -- 59
Worthington (21-3) 38 24 -- 62
LITCHFIELD - 22 FG (1 3 pt); 14-26 FT; rebounds not available; 21 fouls ... Scoring: Becky Smith 29, Emalee Davis 12, Jamie Wollin 6, Natalie Devine 5, Brittany Euerle 5, Sara Kalenberg 2 ... 3-point shots: Davis 1 ... Rebound, assist, steal leaders not available
WORTHINGTON - 22 FG (5 3 pt); 13-20 FT; rebounds not available; 21 fouls ... Scoring: Maria Boever 16, Ashley Aagen 11, Holli Aagen 12, Sarah Boever 9, Rebecca Brignac 6, Rachel Springman 6, Karissa Ebbers 2 ... 3-point shots: S. Boever 1, H. Aggen 1, A. Aggen 1, Springman 2 ... Rebound, assist, steal leaders not available
