Albert Lea freshman Taya Jeffrey calls out a play Thursday night against NRHEG. Albert Lea lost the game 72-62 and moves on to play Alden-Conger/Glenville-Emmons Friday night. NRHEG will play Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial. - Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

NRHEG freshman Sophie Stork looks for the open lane Thursday night against Albert Lea. Look to the weekend edition of the Tribune for full stats and results. - Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

Alden-Conger/Glenville-Emmons senior Erika Bute handles the ball Thursday night at the NRHEG girls' basketball holiday tournament. The Knights went on to lose the game, 70-61. - Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

Albert Lea junior Sam Skarstad brings the ball up the court Thursday at the NRHEG girls' basketball holiday tournament. - Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune