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After a disappointing 66-38 loss at Climax, the Hillsboro Burro girls basketball team rebounded with an impressive 55-43 win over Thompson Friday in Hillsboro.

The Burros played the Tommies without starters Joelle and Maggie Evenson.

“That was a heck of a win,” acknowledged coach Kyle Morehart. “Very gratifying.” 

Hillsboro plays at Hatton tonight. The Hatton-Northwood Thunder is one of the better teams in District 3 this year.

It will be an exciting game, Morehart is confident. “In the past, we’ve put up a lot of points.”

The Burro coach anticipates the Thunder will pressure the Burro guards.

Brittany Wilson quarterbacked the Burro win over Thompson.

“She was our only true guard, and I liked the way she handled Thompson’s pressure. Brit likes challenges and she was up for that one.”

Katrina Meyer, meanwhile, “shot lights out” against the Tommies, Morehart said. The 5-foot-10 senior was 4 for 4 from 3 pt. range. She finished with a game-high 16 points.

Ashley Doeden had 14 points Friday. The 6-foot junior made 7 of 10 field goals.

The Burros jumped to a quick and decisive 15-3 lead after the first quarter. Hillsboro led at the half 27-17.

Hillsboro hosts MayPort-CG next Thursday night in a doubleheader with the boys team. The girls varsity team plays at 6 p.m. The boys game with the Burros and  Patriots follows the girls game.

Hillsboro’s makeup game with Griggs County Central will be played in Cooperstown Friday (Dec. 21).