From Mark McKenzie

JAMESTOWN, ND. (NewsDakota.com) – A red-hot Mandan girls’ hockey team took down the Blue Jays Thursday night at Wilson Arena 5-2.

The Braves blew out to a 3-0 lead, but Jamestown rallied to cut the deficit to 3-2 early in the third period. Mandan knocked in a couple of goals late to put the game away.

The Blue Jays got goals from Senior Bernadette Belzer, her ninth, and Sophomore Ellie Krueger, her sixth.

The Braves outshot Jamestown 47-22. Jays Junior Goalie Olivia Sorlie kicked out 42 shots.

The Blue Jays slip to 3-7 on the season and Mandan improves to 7-1.

Next up for Jamestown is West Fargo United at Wilson Arena on Tuesday, January 10th at 7:00 pm.