MONTPELIER - It took an extra period, but the Bear Lake girls' basketball team rallied past American Falls to capture a 58-50 win Saturday to close out the regular season.

"It was just a good effort from everybody," Bears coach Jim Mattson said. "They played hard."

The Beavers jumped ahead early, though, and took a 20-17 lead into halftime. Mattson adjusted his lineup a little in the second half, sparking Bear Lake's run.

After the game was tied at the end of regulation, Bear Lake outscored American Falls 14-6 in the extra session.

Kayla Wallentine led the Bears (8-12 overall, 3-3 3A Fifth District) with 12 points, while Heather Wallentine added 12 points.

American Falls (4-15, 0-6) got 11 points from Alison Duffin and 10 from Shayla Bell.

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