Taylor Smith, Sports Editor
The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Cowgirls basketball team had a full plate last week with three games in four nights.
To start the week, Wright County rival Belmond-Klemme (3-10 overall) came to CGDHS for a non-conference Monday night game.
The Cowgirls took a 4-0 lead after a basket and two made free throws from sophomore forward Brianna Reyes.  Then, Kalli Schermer made an inside shot and Haddi Lantzky showed off her baby hook.
The Broncos would get to the line often in the 1st quarter.  They tied the game at 8-8 after eight minutes of play.
In the 2nd quarter, Audrey Egland drilled a three from the top of the key.
Egland later banked in a turnaround jumper before the half.  She finished the night with 8 points and 5 rebounds.Â
Schermer had another strong take for CGD in the 3rd.  BK led by five points going into the 4th.Â
The visitors gradually pulled away and won by a final of 37-22.
A day later, the squad took a short trip to Humboldt High School for a conference head-to-head vs. the Wildcats (7-5 overall, 3-3 conference).
Humboldt won the contest, 72-10.
Egland led CGD with 6 points and 5 boards.  Schermer added 4 points, 4 rebounds to go along with two steals and an assist.
On Thursday night, the Cowgirls lost on the road against the St. Edmond Gaels (10-3 overall, 6-2 overall).
Reyes and Ruby Poac scored 4 points apiece and combined for 5 steals in the 54-8 Cowgirl loss.
The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows team holds a record of 0-14 this season, but Head Coach Ashley Kahler knows that success isn’t always measured in wins and losses.
“These girls are starting from the ground up, with zero varsity experience,” said Coach Kahler.  “We are learning what varsity basketball is about.  The record doesn’t reflect the effort, growth, and heart they’ve shown all season at practice and games.”
“I want people to know this season has been about more than basketball,” she continued.  “These Cowgirls are student-athletes who chose to be part of something bigger after not having a varsity team last year.  They show up in the classroom, they show up for each other, and they fight every night on the court.  The lessons they’re learning about commitment, resilience, and never giving up will stay with them long after the season ends, and that’s something we can all be proud of.”
