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Mountain Iron-Buhl Girls Avenge Playoff Loss, Cruise to Section Final
Rangers defeat Cromwell-Wright 71-29 after losing to them in last year's playoffs
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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The top-ranked Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball team avenged last season's playoff loss to Cromwell-Wright, cruising to a 71-29 victory in the Section 7A semifinals. Six different Rangers scored at least 9 points as they held the Cardinals to 16 or fewer points in each half. Izzy Wiita led MIB with 13 points, while Anna Neyens added 11. The Rangers will face Ely in the section final after the Timberwolves upset the #3 seed Chisholm.
Why it matters
This game was a rematch of last year's Section 7A semifinal, which Cromwell-Wright won 71-29. Mountain Iron-Buhl, the #1 ranked team, was able to get revenge and advance to the section final, continuing their strong season.
The details
Mountain Iron-Buhl had a balanced offensive attack, with six different players scoring at least 9 points. They shot 38% from 3-point range, which was more than enough thanks to their stifling defense that held Cromwell-Wright to 16 or fewer points in each half. Izzy Wiita led the way with 13 points, while Anna Neyens added 11.
- The game was played on Tuesday, March 3 at Hermantown High School.
- Mountain Iron-Buhl and Cromwell-Wright met in last year's Section 7A semifinals, with Cromwell-Wright winning 71-29.
The players
Mountain Iron-Buhl
The #1 ranked girls basketball team in Minnesota's Section 7A.
Cromwell-Wright
The girls basketball team that defeated Mountain Iron-Buhl in last year's Section 7A semifinals.
Izzy Wiita
The leading scorer for Mountain Iron-Buhl with 13 points.
Anna Neyens
Scored 11 points for Mountain Iron-Buhl.
Ely
The team that Mountain Iron-Buhl will face in the Section 7A final after Ely upset the #3 seed Chisholm.
What’s next
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The takeaway
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