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Jamestown Today
By the People, for the People
Blue Jay girls basketball gives undefeated Minot a tough fight
Jamestown High School's girls basketball team put up a strong effort against the top-ranked Minot High Majettes, ultimately falling 62-50.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Jamestown High School's girls basketball team gave undefeated Minot High all they could handle on Tuesday night, keeping the game close throughout before ultimately falling 62-50. The Blue Jays were led by strong performances from seniors Mea Ulland and Macey Neumiller, as well as junior Adisyn Yunck. Despite the loss, Jamestown head coach Andy Skunberg was proud of how his team competed against the state's top-ranked squad.
Why it matters
Jamestown's ability to push the undefeated Minot Majettes to the brink shows the Blue Jays' potential and growth this season, even as they sit at 6-7 in conference play. The close game also highlights the competitive nature of girls basketball in North Dakota's West Region.
The details
After falling behind 9-0 to start the game, Jamestown battled back to take a 21-17 lead in the first half behind 3-pointers from Ulland and Yunck. However, Minot closed the half on a 12-5 run to regain the lead. The Majettes then pulled away in the second half, outscoring Jamestown 33-24. Minot's LeeLee Bell led all scorers with 28 points, while Neumiller paced the Blue Jays with 16 points.
- The game was played on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Jerry Meyer Arena.
- Jamestown will next play on the road at Bismarck High on Friday, February 13, 2026.
- The Blue Jays will then travel to Williston on Saturday, February 14, 2026 to wrap up the week.
The players
Andy Skunberg
The head coach of the Jamestown High School girls basketball team.
Jason Schwarz
The head coach of the Minot High School girls basketball team.
Mea Ulland
A senior on the Jamestown High School girls basketball team who scored 12 points in the game.
Adisyn Yunck
A junior on the Jamestown High School girls basketball team who scored 10 points in the game.
Macey Neumiller
A player on the Jamestown High School girls basketball team who led the Blue Jays with 16 points.
What they’re saying
“We faced some adversity tonight against the No. 1 team in the state. Credit to Minot for their physical, disciplined defense.”
— Andy Skunberg, Jamestown High School head coach (yahoo.com)
“I'm proud of how our girls competed and stayed together. We have definitely improved from the first time we played them. We'll learn from it and continue to get better.”
— Andy Skunberg, Jamestown High School head coach (yahoo.com)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This game showcases the competitive nature of girls basketball in North Dakota's West Region, with Jamestown proving it can hang with the state's top-ranked team despite its 6-7 conference record. The Blue Jays' strong effort against Minot demonstrates their potential for growth and improvement as the season continues.
