First Half Struggles Sink Rebels

Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier Rebels fall to Washburn Cardinals in Class B Consolation game

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

The Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier Rebels struggled mightily in the first half, shooting just 2-for-15 with 15 turnovers, and could not overcome the deficit as the Washburn Cardinals advanced to the Class B Consolation Final with a 43-29 win over the Rebels on Friday night at the MSU Dome.

Why it matters

The loss ends the Rebels' tournament run, but they will have one more chance to finish in seventh place when they face the Flasher Bulldogs on Saturday. The game highlights the importance of strong first-half performances in high-stakes tournament play.

The details

The Rebels' offense was stifled by the defense of Washburn's 6-foot-3 sophomore Kesia Boeshans, managing only a single field goal each from Alyssa Brummond and Mazie Tjernlund in the first half. Despite cutting a 13-point deficit to 33-27 in the fourth quarter, the Rebels could not complete the comeback, with Washburn holding them to just two more points in the final 6:30 to seal the victory.

  • The game was played on Friday night at the MSU Dome.
  • The Rebels will face the Flasher Bulldogs on Saturday at 12:45pm.

The players

Kesia Boeshans

A 6-foot-3 sophomore who anchored the Washburn Cardinals' defense.

Alyssa Brummond

A player for the Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier Rebels who made a single field goal in the first half.

Mazie Tjernlund

A player for the Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier Rebels who made a single field goal in the first half.

Jenna Syversen

A freshman for the Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier Rebels who provided a spark off the bench in the second half.

Flasher Bulldogs

The team the Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier Rebels will face on Saturday for seventh place.

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What’s next

The Rebels will face the Flasher Bulldogs on Saturday at 12:45pm to determine seventh place.

The takeaway

This game highlights the importance of strong first-half performances in high-stakes tournament play, as the Rebels' struggles in the opening half ultimately doomed their chances of advancing further in the tournament.