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Carrington Today
By the People, for the People
Balanced Effort Sends Cardinal Girls Back to Regional Final
Carrington cruises past Four Winds-Minnewaukan to advance to the Region 2A championship game
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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The top-seeded Carrington Cardinals girls basketball team had a dominant first half, building a 22-point lead by halftime, and cruised to a 66-46 victory over the Four Winds-Minnewaukan Lady Indians in the Region 2A semifinal. Five Carrington players scored in double figures, led by 14 points from Harper Kollman, as the Cardinals advanced to their second consecutive regional final.
Why it matters
Carrington, the defending state champions, are one win away from returning to the state tournament after a convincing semifinal victory. The balanced scoring attack and stifling defense showcased why the Cardinals are the favorites to win the region and make another deep postseason run.
The details
Carrington jumped out to an 18-5 lead in the first quarter and extended it to 40-18 by halftime, with five different players scoring at least 5 points in the first half. The Cardinals continued their strong play in the second half, leading by as many as 28 points. Sophomore Suri Gourd led Four Winds-Minnewaukan with 25 points in the losing effort.
- The game was played on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
- Carrington led 40-18 at halftime.
- Carrington will face Thompson in the Region 2A final on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
The players
Carrington Cardinals
The top-seeded girls basketball team from Carrington, North Dakota, who are the defending state champions and have won 18 straight games.
Four Winds-Minnewaukan Lady Indians
The fourth-seeded girls basketball team from Four Winds-Minnewaukan, North Dakota, who were defeated in the Region 2A semifinal.
Harper Kollman
A player for the Carrington Cardinals who scored a team-high 14 points in the win.
Suri Gourd
A sophomore player for the Four Winds-Minnewaukan Lady Indians who scored a game-high 25 points in the losing effort.
What’s next
Carrington will face Thompson in the Region 2A final on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The Cardinals swept Thompson during the regular season.
The takeaway
Carrington's balanced scoring attack and stifling defense proved too much for Four Winds-Minnewaukan, as the defending state champions cruised to a 20-point victory and advanced to the regional final for the second straight year. The Cardinals' depth and experience make them the favorites to win the region and return to the state tournament.
