PRINEVILLE – Thanks to Rachelle Wilson’s clutch shooting, visiting Summit was able to maintain a slim lead over Crook County, winning 51-42 in Intermountain Conference girls basketball action Friday night and keeping the Storm’s playoff hopes alive.

”We talked a lot about composure,” said Summit coach Scott Baker, reminding his girls before and during the game that they would have to step up their level of play to match the physical Cowgirls.

The Cowgirls would battle back to within three or four points, but weren’t ever able to close the gap, noted Crook County coach Kurt Sloper.

”Wilson hit some good shots; she definitely made the difference,” said Sloper.

Wilson, a junior wing, finished with a career-high 20 points.

After falling behind by only two points in the first quarter, the Cowgirls weren’t able to find the basket in the second period as Summit (5-6 IMC) continued to build on its lead. The Storm outscored Crook County 10-3 despite some good opportunities on the Cowgirls’ side, according to Sloper.

Crook County came out in the third period with renewed energy, making quick shots in transition and scoring 20 points in the period to put itself back in the game. Rachel Kelso made some ”big threes,” said Sloper, but it wasn’t enough to tip the score in the Cowgirls’ favor.

”We need to improve our team consistency,” said Sloper.

Jessica Lea led Crook County with 16 points and five rebounds, Kaitlyn Duncan finished with eight points and Kelso added six points, as the Cowgirls drop to 2-9 in IMC play.

In other Friday games:

Central Christian 36

Horizon Christian 25

PRINEVILLE – The White Tigers fell behind 17-11 at the half in their final home game of the season, but Amanda Zubrick’s shooting and Nelly Johnson’s desire led to a fourth-quarter comeback and the Big Sky League victory. Johnson, the lone senior on the team, motivated her teammates with her words and showed the way with her effort, according to Central Christian assistant coach Michelle Phillips. Johnson had nine rebounds. Zubrick sparked the late rally by nailing two three-pointers early in the fourth period on her way to a team-high 10 points for Central Christian (4-11 Big Sky, 7-15 overall).

Pleasant Hill 31

Sisters 22

SISTERS – After taking an early 10-8 first-quarter lead, the Outlaws were outscored 18-8 in the second half and dropped the Sky-Em League contest to the Billies. Katie Hughes led Sisters with six points. The Outlaws drop to 2-8 in Sky-Em League play and are 3-17 overall.

Butte Falls 40

Gilchrist 22

BUTTE FALLS – The Loggers (3-7 MVL, 9-9 overall) held a 21-9 lead at halftime, and Gilchrist never posed a serious threat. Shelby Scevers led the visiting Grizzlies with 10 points. The Grizzlies drop to 0-9 in Mountain Valley League play and are 2-18 overall. Gilchrist plays its last game today at home, hosting Prospect (4-4 MVL, 13-7) at 3 p.m.