FORT DODGE—West Bend-Mallard overcame a sluggish first half and rolled to 53-25 non-conference girls’ basketball victory over the St. Edmond Gaels on Thursday, Jan. 26.

The purple-and-gold led 15-4 at the end of the first period and increased their advantage to 24-8 at halftime. The visitors also led 37-13 heading into the final eight minutes of action.