ALEXANDRIA — The Alexandria girls basketball team faced an early-season test from new Section 8-4A opponent Moorhead on Monday, Dec. 8.

Playing a physical basketball game, the Cardinals rode momentum from a strong opening half.

Alexandria pulled out a hard-fought 58-45 win over the Spuds to move to 4-0 on the season. Early foul trouble and stretches of sloppy execution tested the Cardinals on the floor, but a strong defensive foundation and timely contributions across the roster carried them through at the Alexandria Area High School gymnasium.

The Cardinals came out firing to start the game, keying their run towards building a 29-18 first-half lead. Despite efficient shooting and composed guard play, the aforementioned foul trouble quickly disrupted the rotation, forcing Alexandria to

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