The Northwest College women’s basketball team continued its 5-0 start with another three wins in Montana, including a 91-51 win over Dawson Community College, a 69-56 win over Miles Community College and a 111-59 win over the Bismarck State College JV.

NORTHWEST 91, DAWSON CC 51

Heading to Glendive to start the second weekend of the season the Trappers (5-0) took on the Buccaneers (4-2).

Neither team could create much separation early, as the Trappers held a close 8-6 lead midway through the first quarter.

Northwest pulled ahead by as many as eight, but a 6-0 stretch to end the quarter made it an 18-16 contest heading into the second quarter.

Again neither team created a large lead early in the second, as Northwest led 28-26 midway through.

Northwest found its stride to end the half, ending on a 16-3 run capped off by a late Rachel McBride layup to make it 44-29 at the break.

It hit 20 just four minutes into the third quarter, as an Addison Barnes layup made it 53-33.

The Trappers were unable to make it a 30-point contest in the third, but led 69-42 heading into the fourth quarter.

It finally hit 30 in the fourth quarter, as a McKinlee Covolo free throw made it 77-47 with 7:05 left.

It hit 40 with a Kaycee Kosmicki layup with 2:55 left as Northwest ended with a 91-51 victory.

“I’ve been really happy with our level of competitiveness. Dawson, they’ve got a couple kids that are really tough matchups that are D1 kids that have had 30-point games against everybody but us,” coach Cody Helenbolt said. “We did a good job of locking into a game plan and making sure those two couldn’t beat us.”

Barnes led with a 17 point, 13 rebound double-double. McBride added 13 points, as Isabella Williams and Erica Wilson each had 10.

Peyton Schiltz, Izzy Wyaskett and Wilson led with four assists each; Williams led with six steals and two blocks.

NORTHWEST 69, MILES CC 56

In Miles City on Friday the Trappers took on the Pioneers (0-6).

The hosts played well, leading  10-7 midway through the first quarter.

Northwest settled in, and claimed the lead 15-14 heading into the second.

That lead grew early in the second quarter, as a layup by Barnes made it 27-19 with five minutes left.

Northwest’s lead hit double-digits on a Covolo jumper with 1:53 left, as Northwest led 35-25 at the half.

The Trappers held onto that advantage midway through the third quarter, as they led 41-31.

It was cut to single digits throughout the third, but Northwest pushed it to 12 late on a Kysa Shippen jumper as the Trappers led 51-39 after three.

Northwest did not allow the Pioneers to cut the lead to single-digits, as the Trappers finished with a 69-56 win.

“We didn’t shoot the ball very well. We kind of had a little bit of a hangover from the Dawson game. We knew the Dawson game was going to be pretty intense and we were pretty fired up for that one, it’s always hard after you have a  game that you’re really anticipating to bounce back and play the next day,” Helenbolt said. “We kind of let one miss turn into the next one in that game. [We need to work on] finishing, shooting, better shot selection and also just mentally being able to play one play at a time and not dwell on mistakes.”

Barnes led with 16 points and four steals, just ahead of Williams with 14, Covolo had 12 and Faythe Stauffer had 11.

Schiltz led with 10 rebounds, Semaj Williams, Isabella and Wyaskett tied for the team lead at three assists.

NORTHWEST 111, BISMARCK STATE JV 59

The Trappers stayed in Miles City on Saturday to take on the Bismarck State JV in a neutral site game.

Northwest trailed 13-4 after the first 5:30 minutes, but a 22-2 run ended the quarter as the Trappers led 26-15. It hit 20 just 1:20 into the second on a Schiltz jumper, as Northwest led 35-15.

The Trappers made it 30 on a Noa Romero jumper, but Northwest led 63-35 heading into the half.

Northwest continued with an equally strong second half, as every Trapper who played scored in a 111-59 rout.

“I was happy all weekend with our depth. I felt like when we subbed, there’s not much drop off, especially in the level of intensity and that’s a really nice feeling as a coach,” Helenbolt said. “There’s a variety of different ways that we can play and have success.”

Covolo led with 21, Kosmicki had 13, Romero and Wilson had 12 and Martina Vargas had 10.

Covolo led with nine rebounds, Kosmicki led with seven assists and four steals. McBride had the lone block for Northwest.

BACK ON THE ROAD

The Trappers made a quick pit stop at home on Wednesday night for their home opener against the Rocky Mountain JV; that result was determined after the press deadline.

Northwest heads down to Cheyenne this weekend, taking on a Region IX South opponent in Lamar Community College (2-5) at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.

The Trappers then get a preview of a Region IX North opponent in the host Laramie County Community College (4-2) at 2 p.m. on Saturday.

“We’re cruising through the early season. Trying to get a better feeling for my team and what our strengths and weaknesses are,” Helenbolt said. “Seeing kids in different areas on the floor and roles on the team, and just trying to get as much good experience as we can before break and conference season rolls around.”

NORTHWEST 91, DAWSON CC 51

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Points — Addison Barnes 17, Rachel McBride 13, Isabella Williams 10, Erica Wilson 10, McKinlee Covolo 9, Semaj Williams 7, Izzy Wyaskett 7, Martina Vargas 7, Faythe Stauffer 4, Peyton Schiltz 3, Kysa Shippen 2, Kaycee Kosmicki 2

Rebounds — Addison Barnes 13 (5), Izzy Wyaskett 6 (2), Isabella Williams 6 (3), Semaj Williams 5 (2), Erica Wilson 5 (2), McKinlee Covolo 4 (4), Rachel McBride 4 (3), Kaycee Kosmicki 4 (1), Peyton Schiltz 3 (2), Kysa Shippen 3 (1), Coy Erickson 1

Assists — Peyton Schiltz 4, Izzy Wyaskett 4, Erica Wilson 4, Semaj Williams 3, Addison Barnes 2, Isabella Williams 2, McKinlee Covolo 1, Coy Erickson 1, Rachel McBride 1

Steals — Isabella Williams 6, Addison Barnes 3, Faythe Stauffer 3, Semaj Williams 2, Izzy Wyaskett 2, Rachel McBride 2, Erica Wilson 2, Peyton Schiltz 1, Noa Romero 1, Kaycee Kosmicki 1

Blocks — Isabella Williams 2, McKinlee Covolo 1, Rachel McBride 1

NORTHWEST 69, MILES CC 56

Points — Addison Barnes 16, Isabella Williams 14, McKinlee Covolo 12, Faythe Stauffer 11, Peyton Schiltz 6, Kysa Shippen 4, Izzy Wyaskett 2, Rachel McBride 2, Erica Wilson 2

Rebounds — Peyton Schiltz 10 (7), McKinlee Covolo 7 (5), Addison Barnes 6 (3), Isabella Williams 6 (3), Izzy Wyaskett 5 (5), Faythe Stauffer 2 (1), Kysa Shippen 2 (2), Erica Wilson 2 (2), Coy Erickson 1, Rachel McBride 1 (1), Kaycee Kosmicki 1

Assists — Semaj Williams 3, Isabella Williams 3, Izzy Wyaskett 3, McKinlee Covolo 2, Faythe Stauffer 2, Kaycee Kosmicki 1

Steals — Addison Barnes 4, McKinlee Covolo 3, Izzy Wyaskett 3, Faythe Stauffer 3, Peyton Schiltz 1, Isabella Williams 1, Kaycee Kosmicki 1, Erica Wilson 1

NORTHWEST 111, BISMARCK STATE JV 59

Points — McKinlee Covolo 21, Kaycee Kosmicki 13, Noa Romero 12, Erica Wilson 12, Martina Vargas 10, Rachel McBride 9, Peyton Schiltz 8, Isabella Williams 7, Kysa Shippen 6, Semaj Williams 5, Izzy Wyaskett 4, Addison Barnes 2, Coy Erickson 2

Rebounds — McKinlee Covolo 9 (4), Kaycee Kosmicki 7 (2), Addison Barnes 4 (2), Izzy Wyaskett 4 (2), Kysa Shippen 4, Peyton Schiltz 3 (2), Isabella Williams 3 (1), Noa Romero 3 (1), Erica Wilson 3 (2), Coy Erickson 2 (1), Rachel McBride 2, Semaj Williams 1 (1), Martina Vargas 1

Assists — Kaycee Kosmicki 7, Izzy Wyaskett 4, Rachel McBride 4, Peyton Schiltz 3, Addison Barnes 3

Steals — Kaycee Kosmicki 4, Isabella Williams 2, Martina Vargas 2, Noa Romero 2, Erica Wilson 2, Peyton Schiltz 1, McKinlee Covolo 1, Izzy Wyaskett 1, Coy Erickson 1, Rachel McBride 1

Blocks — Rachel McBride 1