BANCROFT - The North Gem girls' basketball team cruised past Cokeville 50-42 on Thursday.

With the win, the Cowboys improved to 5-4 before taking on Leadore today.

"We just came out hot," North Gem coach Corry Hatch said. "The defense was good and the rebounding was there. It's amazing what happens when you execute your offense. That's all we did. We got open looks and made them."

That allowed Bailey Simmons to score 17 points, Natalie Simons to score 11 points and Aspen Holbrook to drop in eight points.

Hatch said he was particularly proud of Simmons' play.

"She was under the weather and made some big shots for us," he said.