GALLERY: Kernel girls basketball defeats Pierre 45-41 at the Corn Palace

The MHS band performs the national anthem prior to a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

The MHS band performs the national anthem prior to a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

The MHS band performs the national anthem prior to a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

The MHS band performs the national anthem prior to a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Addie Siemsen and Mitchell's Kadence Halvorson look at a photo taken at player intros during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

The MHS band performs the national anthem prior to a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Kaitlyn Christensen shoots in front of Pierre's Layni Stevens (4) during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Kaitlyn Christensen shoots in front of Pierre's Layni Stevens (4) during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Taylor Giblin dribbles past Pierre's Layni Stevens (4) during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

The Kernels bench celebrates a basket during a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

The Kernels bench celebrates a basket during a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sarah Sebert brings the ball up the court as Pierre's Remington Price (1) defends during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

The Kernels bench celebrates a basket during a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Lauren Van Overschelde looks for an outlet while being defended by a Pierre defender during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sarah Sebert looks for somewhere to go with the ball through the Pierre defense during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Lauren Van Overschelde looks for an outlet to pass to as Pierre's Ayvrie Kaiser (21) defends during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner goes in for a basket during a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Delaney Degen shoots a basket during a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner moves around the defense of Pierre's Reese Terwilliger (15) during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner passes around Pierre's Reese Terwilliger (15) during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Kaitlyn Christensen grabs a loose ball between a pair of Pierre defenders during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Kaitlyn Christensen passes the ball as Pierre's Layni Stevens (4) defends during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner and Pierre's Remington Price (1) scramble for a loose ball during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Taylor Giblin dribbles towards the basket as Pierre's Layni Stevens (4) defends during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner brings the ball up the court past a Pierre defender during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Taylor Giblin drives to the basket around a Pierre defender during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Taylor Giblin brings the ball up the court during a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner goes around Pierre's Remington Price (1) to the basket during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Taylor Giblin drives to the basket as Pierre's Ryann Barry (13) defends during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Addie Siemsen dribbles towards the basket during a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Maddie Kempf passes around a Pierre defender during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Lauren Van Overschelde goes up for a basket in front of Pierre's Ryann Barry (13) during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Kernel students during a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner tries defending a basket by Pierre's Ayvrie Kaiser (21) as Mitchell's Addie Siemsen gives chase during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner dribbles past Pierre's Ryann Barry (13) to the basket during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Taylor Giblin goes up for a basket during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell Head Coach Cole Knippling listens to Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner ask a question during a free throw attempt during a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

The Kernels bench celebrates a basket during a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Pierre's Remington Price (1) is fouled by Mitchell's Lauren Van Overschelde grabbing a loose ball during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Lauren Van Overschelde fights her way through a pair of Pierre defenders during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Taylor Giblin dribbles off the screen as Pierre's Lennix DuPris (10) gives chase during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sarah Sebert looks for somewhere to pass to as Pierre's Layni Stevens (4) defends during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Kaitlyn Christensen shoots over the reach of a Pierre defender during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Pierre's Remington Price (1) is fouled by Mitchell's Lauren Van Overschelde grabbing a loose ball during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

The Kernels bench celebrates a basket during a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Girls play basketball at half time of the Kernels game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner makes a move around Pierre's Layni Stevens (4) during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

The Kernels bench celebrates a basket during a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Girls play basketball at half time of the Kernels game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Girls play basketball at half time of the Kernels game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Girls play basketball at half time of the Kernels game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Girls play basketball at half time of the Kernels game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Girls play basketball at half time of the Kernels game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

The Kernels bench celebrates a basket during a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Girls play basketball at half time of the Kernels game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Girls play basketball at half time of the Kernels game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Lauren Van Overschelde goes to the basket as Pierre's Lennix DuPris (10) defends during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

The Kernels bench celebrates a basket during a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Pierre's Ryann Barry (13) and Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner fight for a loose ball during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Lauren Van Overschelde brings the ball up the court as Pierre's Lennix DuPris (10) follows in pursuit during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Lauren Van Overschelde goes to the basket as Pierre's Lennix DuPris (10) defends during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Maddie Kempf passes around a Pierre defender during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Lauren Van Overschelde and Sawyer Stoebner scramble for a loose ball among a pair of Pierre defenders during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Kernel cheerleaders perform during a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Kernel cheerleaders perform during a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

The Kernels bench celebrates a basket by Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner during a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner brings the ball up the court through the Pierre defense during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Taylor Giblin celebrates a basket by Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner as she goes to the free throw line as Sarah Sebert (23) and Lauren Van Overschelde (12) get in position for the free throws during a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

The Kernels bench celebrates a basket by Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner during a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner (14) celebrates the Kernels win along with Mitchell's Taylor Giblin, left, and Sarah Sebert in the final seconds during a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner grabs a rebound in the final seconds during a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Delaney Degen defends Pierre's Ryann Barry (13)during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Girls wait their turn to play basketball at half time of the Kernels game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Kaitlyn Christensen (24) celebrates with Maddie Kempf, left, the Kernels win over Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner brings the ball up the court during a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Taylor Giblin points out a person to defend during a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sarah Sebert grabs a rebound over Pierre's Lennix DuPris (10) during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Lauren Van Overschelde runs off the bench to check in during a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Girls play basketball at half time of the Kernels game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Girls play basketball at half time of the Kernels game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

The band performs at half time of the Kernels game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Girls play basketball at half time of the Kernels game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

The band performs at half time of the Kernels game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

The band performs at half time of the Kernels game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Girls play basketball at half time of the Kernels game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Girls play basketball at half time of the Kernels game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

The band performs at half time of the Kernels game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner, right, and Kaitlyn Christensen defend Pierre's Reese Terwilliger (15) during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Girls play basketball at half time of the Kernels game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Lauren Van Overschelde grabs a rebound in front of Sawyer Stoebner during a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sawyer Stoebner and Pierre's Reese Terwilliger (15)scramble for a loose ball during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Lauren Van Overschelde and Pierre's Remington Price (1) tie up for a jump ball during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Coaches McKenzie Mertens and Dave Brooks during a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

A cheerleader is asked to prom after a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Kernels during player intros before their game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Taylor Giblin shoots a basket during a game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Mitchell's Sarah Sebert can't reach a rebound from a Pierre defender during a game on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Kernels during player intros before their game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Kernels during player intros before their game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Kernels during player intros before their game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.

Kernels during player intros before their game against Pierre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Corn Palace.