The New Prairie girls basketball team battled until the final buzzer Saturday night but came up just short against Bremen, falling 46-42 in a hard-fought contest. New Prairie showed tremendous heart and determination throughout the game, playing relentless defense and refusing to back down. The Cougars continued to compete, fight for every possession, and put pressure on Bremen from start to finish. Despite facing adversity, New Prairie never gave up and continued to battle until the final seconds. Leading the way offensively for the Cougars was Brooklynne Shepherd with 13 points. Chloe Deutscher added 12 points, while Bailey Futa contributed 10 points to round out a strong scoring effort. Although the final score didn’t go New Prairie’s way, the team’s effort, toughness, and defensive intensity were encouraging signs. The Cougars demonstrated the importance of playing together, competing for one another, and continuing to fight regardless of the circumstances. New Prairie will take the lessons from this game, build on the positives, and continue working toward getting better. The fight and determination shown against Bremen are qualities this team can continue to build upon as the season moves forward.