Bainville Girls Defeat Culbertson, 55-37

Bainville's girls' basketball team wins first round of District 2C tournament

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

Bainville's girls' basketball team defeated Culbertson 55-37 in the first round of the District 2C tournament on Wednesday, February 18. After a slow start, Bainville pulled away in the second half, outscoring Culbertson 32-15 in the final two quarters.

Why it matters

This win advances Bainville to the next round of the District 2C tournament, keeping their season alive and putting them one step closer to a potential championship. The game showcased the talent and resilience of both teams as they compete for a spot in the state tournament.

The details

Bainville led by just a 23-22 halftime margin, but then went on a 16-0 run in the third quarter to pull away. Senior Hailey Berwick scored 13 of her game-high 21 points in the third quarter to lead the Bulldogs' charge. Bainville also got double-digit scoring from Jodi Albus (19 points) and Lila Butikofer (10 points).

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
  • Bainville led 23-22 at halftime.

The players

Hailey Berwick

A senior on the Bainville girls' basketball team who scored a game-high 21 points, including 13 in the third quarter to lead Bainville's comeback.

Jodi Albus

A player for the Bainville girls' basketball team who scored 19 points in the win.

Lila Butikofer

A player for the Bainville girls' basketball team who scored 10 points in the victory.

Emma Berwick

A player for the Culbertson girls' basketball team who scored 9 points in the loss.

Leandra Perkins

A player for the Culbertson girls' basketball team who scored 9 points in the defeat.

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What’s next

Bainville will advance to the next round of the District 2C tournament, where they will face the winner of the other first-round matchup.

The takeaway

Bainville's girls' basketball team showed their resilience and ability to make adjustments, overcoming a slow start to pull away for a convincing win in the first round of the District 2C tournament. This victory keeps their season alive as they continue their pursuit of a championship.