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Class B SoDak 16 Roundup - Lower Brule pulls away from Irene-Wakonda, secures return trip to state
The Lower Brule Sioux celebrate after picking up a So Dak 16 win over Irene-Wakonda to make it back to the Class B state tournament
(Matt Gade Special to 605/Sports)
Mar 7, 2023
 

Lower Brule 72, Irene-Wakonda 50

MITCHELL — Three players scored in double figures as Lower Brule advanced to the Class B state tournament with a win over Irene-Wakonda. 

Sophomore Tate Elk Soldier came off the bench to lead Lower Brule with 19 points. Brian LaRoche Jr. finished with 18 points while Gavin Thigh chipped in with 14 points. 

Jake Kull led Irene-Wakonda with 14 points. Jens Hansen added 11 points while Garrett Libby chipped in with nine points. 


Ethan 52, Gregory 37

MITCHELL — Ethan used a strong second half to pick up a boys basketball win over Gregory on Tuesday. The win advances Ethan to the Class B state tournament. 


Aberdeen Christian 51, Ipswich 34

ABERDEEN — A quick start helped the Aberdeen Christian boys earn a win over Ipswich in boys basketball action Tuesday. Aberdeen Christian will play in the Class B state tournament from March 16-18 in Aberdeen. 


De Smet 89, Crazy Horse 54

HURON — Three players scored in double figures as De Smet advanced to the Class B state tournament with a boys basketball win over Crazy Horse on Tuesday. 

Damon Wilkinson powered De Smet with 31 points and 18 rebounds. George Jensen scored 16 points and finished with three assists. Kasen Janssen added 10 points while Gannon Gruenhagen chipped in with nine points. 

Hayden Martin led Crazy Horse with 24 points and six rebounds. Donnie Hood scored 10 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Chiefs.