Perham’s Relentless Depth Powers Yellowjackets Past WDC in Section 8AA Showdown
On a night when blizzard-like conditions wrapped Perham in snow and wind, all the real heat was inside The Hive. What unfolded there was a statement win, as the Perham Yellowjackets leaned on their depth, energy, and nonstop pressure to pull away from Wadena-Deer Creek and secure a convincing 74–53 victory in a Section 8AA clash. It wasn’t just another win on the schedule either — it was the first loss of the season for the Wolverines, and it came at the hands of a team that simply never ran out of gas.
The game didn’t start easily for Perham. Early foul trouble forced key players like Kaia Anderson and Lauren Gjerde to the bench, and WDC took advantage with an early lead. At one point, the Yellowjackets found themselves down double digits, but there was no panic. Instead, it was chipped away possession by possession, fueled by hustle plays, offensive rebounds, and timely shooting. By halftime, momentum had quietly shifted, and Perham carried a narrow 33–31 lead into the break.
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That’s where the depth really began to show. Waves of Yellowjackets rotated in, each one bringing the same level of intensity. Legs stayed fresh, pressure stayed high, and shots began to fall. Seventh grader Claire Pilgrim knocked down a huge three, Quinn Hanson buried another, and suddenly the gym felt tilted in Perham’s favor. It was one of those stretches where everything seemed connected — defense turning into offense, effort turning into points.
The second half was where the game was decided. Perham poured in 41 points after the break, steadily wearing WDC down. Full-court pressure forced turnovers, and transition baskets followed. With seven minutes left, a quick sequence of hustle plays and a steal led to a fast-break layup that pushed the lead into double digits, and from there, the Yellowjackets never looked back. The final seven minutes were dominated 19–9, sealing the outcome.
What made the win stand out even more was the balance. Nine different Perham players found the scoresheet, and the team comfortably went 10 deep despite early foul issues. Hanson led the way with a season-high 16 points, knocking down four three-pointers, while Anderson took control late, scoring most of her 12 points in the second half. Contributions came from everywhere, and no single player was allowed to be ignored defensively.
By the final buzzer, the message was clear. Perham’s strength isn’t just talent — it’s energy, depth, and belief. On a cold winter night, the Yellowjackets stayed relentless, and the Hive stayed loud.
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