ARMSTRONG—West Bend-Mallard rallied by out-scoring North Union 14-9 in the game’s final eight minutes to pull out a hard-fought 43-39 season-opening non-conference girls basketball win on Tuesday, Nov. 26.

The purple-and-gold used a huge advantage on the boards as they out-rebounded the home team 44-22 on the night, including 13 off the offensive glass in the contest.