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West Central Girls Pull Away from Tri-Valley in Second Half

February 3, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The West Central Trojans used a 40-28 scoring advantage in the second half to pull away from the Tri-Valley Mustangs and get a 67-51 win in Hartford on Tuesday, February 2nd.

The Trojans took the early lead in the first four minutes of the game. They lead 10-4, but the Mustangs ended the first quarter on a 9-2 run to lead 13-12 at the quarter break. West Central was able to regain the lead in the second quarter and took a four-point advantage into the locker room at halftime, 27-23.

West Central slowly pulled away from the Mustangs in the second half. They outscored Tri-Valley 20-10 in the third quarter to lead 47-33 heading into the final quarter. They then outscored the Mustangs 20-18 in the final quarter for the win.

Tri-Valley finished the game shooting just 27% (12-45) from the field and 35% (9-26) from the three-point area. The Mustangs took advantage of their trips to the free-throw line, going 18-26 in the game. West Central shot 45% (25-55) from the field, 36% (8-22) from three-point area, and 69% (9-13) from the free-throw line.

Three players finished in double figures for West Central. Cassidy Siemonsma had the big game with 34 points and eight rebounds. Addy Kramer had 14 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. Cambell Fischer had 10 points and five rebounds. Rylee Haldeman finished with four points, seven steals, five assists, and three rebounds.

Tri-Valley was led by Tabor Teel with 14 points, seven rebounds, and three steals. Kaitlyn Mohnen had nine points. Paige Jewett had eight points and three rebounds. Blayne Gacke ended with seven points and four rebounds, and Steph Buchmann had six points, eight rebounds, and three assists.

West Central (12-2) will host Madison on Friday, February 5th. Tri-Valley (6-7) will host Dell Rapids on Thursday, February 4th.

Tri-Valley Finishes 10th at Wagner Wrestling Invite

January 30, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Tri-Valley Mustang wrestling team traveled to Wagner for the Wagner Invitational on Saturday, January 30th.

The Mustangs finished in 10th place as a team with 24.0 points. Redfield Area placed first with 192.5 points. Philip Area was second with 162.0 points, and Kimball/White Lake/Platte-Geddes was third with 116.0 points.

Porter Jensen and Alex Andresen both had fourth place finishes on the day.

Tri-Valley will travel to Redfield for the Redfield Tournament on Saturday, February 6th.

Individual Results

120 – Brody Dybvig finished 0-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Brody Dybvig (Tri-Valley) 8-8 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Jacob Fehlman (Redfield Area) 23-12 won by fall over Brody Dybvig (Tri-Valley) 8-8 (Fall 1:28)
Cons. Round 2 – Brody Dybvig (Tri-Valley) 8-8 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Carter Sommer (Parkston) 13-14 won by decision over Brody Dybvig (Tri-Valley) 8-8 (Dec 5-1)

126 – Lawson Loiseau finished 0-2.

Quarterfinal – Brady Bierema (Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon) 14-6 won by fall over Lawson Loiseau (Tri-Valley) 2-12 (Fall 1:18)
Cons. Round 1 – Joseph Weis (Elk Point-Jefferson) 11-19 won by fall over Lawson Loiseau (Tri-Valley) 2-12 (Fall 2:33)

132 – Everet Althoff finished 1-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Everet Althoff (Tri-Valley) 5-12 won in sudden victory – 1 over Kolton Vlcek (Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon) 9-15 (SV-1 7-3)
Quarterfinal – Chase Varilek (Kimball/White Lake/Platte-Geddes) 29-2 won by fall over Everet Althoff (Tri-Valley) 5-12 (Fall 0:37)
Cons. Round 2 – Everet Althoff (Tri-Valley) 5-12 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Jacob Gale (Elk Point-Jefferson) 1-3 won by decision over Everet Althoff (Tri-Valley) 5-12 (Dec 5-2)

138 – Porter Jensen finished 2-2 and placed 4th.

Quarterfinal – Lucas Hueser (Elk Point-Jefferson) 18-10 won by fall over Porter Jensen (Tri-Valley) 26-9 (Fall 1:24)
Cons. Round 1 – Porter Jensen (Tri-Valley) 26-9 won by fall over Jaymison Bjorum (Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon) 16-16 (Fall 3:44)
Cons. Semi – Porter Jensen (Tri-Valley) 26-9 won by decision over Carter Lenz (Kimball/White Lake/Platte-Geddes) 19-4 (Dec 6-3)
3rd Place Match – Bradyn Lhotak (Wagner) 24-7 won by fall over Porter Jensen (Tri-Valley) 26-9 (Fall 1:34)

145 – Zach Powell finished 0-2.

Quarterfinal – Mason Fey (Redfield Area) 26-3 won by fall over Zach Powell (Tri-Valley) 8-15 (Fall 1:45)
Cons. Round 1 – Landon Smith (Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon) 15-19 won by fall over Zach Powell (Tri-Valley) 8-15 (Fall 4:06)

182 – Isaac Nehlich finished 1-2.

Quarterfinal – Jesse Hostutler (Philip Area) 22-5 won by fall over Isaac Nehlich (Tri-Valley) 19-14 (Fall 5:25)
Cons. Round 1 – Isaac Nehlich (Tri-Valley) 19-14 won by fall over Noah McDermott (Elk Point-Jefferson) 11-15 (Fall 4:48)
Cons. Semi – Nolan Dvorak (Wagner) 22-12 won by fall over Isaac Nehlich (Tri-Valley) 19-14 (Fall 4:24)

195 – Alex Andresen finished 2-2 and placed 4th.

Quarterfinal – Alex Andresen (Tri-Valley) 20-12 won by fall over Lane Johnson (Parkston) 7-10 (Fall 3:52)
Semifinal – Jordan Gall (Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon) 28-1 won by fall over Alex Andresen (Tri-Valley) 20-12 (Fall 0:45)
Cons. Semi – Alex Andresen (Tri-Valley) 20-12 won by fall over Charlie Prien (Mt. Vernon/Plankinton/Corsica-Stickney) 6-17 (Fall 3:41)
3rd Place Match – Sean Domke (Redfield Area) 13-4 won by fall over Alex Andresen (Tri-Valley) 20-12 (Fall 2:38)

Big Third Quarter Lifts Tri-Valley Boys to Win over Deuel

January 30, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Tri-Valley Mustangs used a 16-5 scoring advantage in the third quarter to get a 61-46 win over the Deuel Cardinals at the boys Dak-12/NEC Conference Clash in Madison on Saturday, January 30th.

The Mustangs trailed the Cardinals throughout much of the first quarter as the Cardinals maintained a three-to-five point lead throughout much of it. Deuel finished the quarter leading 16-13. Deuel pushed their lead t seven points at 21-14 with 5:15 to go in the first half. That’s when momentum shifted to the Mustangs. Tri-Valley scored the next 13 points for a 27-21 lead and finished the half leading 27-23.

Tri-Valley continued the momentum into the third quarter. The Mustangs went on a 12-0 run over the first four minutes of the third quarter for a 39-23 lead. That run set the Mustangs up for the rest of the game. Tri-Valley led 43-28 heading into the fourth quarter, and both teams score 18 points each in the final quarter.

Tyler Johnson had 16 points and six rebounds for the Mustangs. Riley Haynes had 14 points and eight rebounds. Nick Hass had 12 points. Lance DeWitt finished with seven points. Bryce Kienast had six rebounds, and Owen Besmer finished with five rebounds.

The Mustangs (6-6) will travel to West Central on Tuesday, February 2nd before hosting Dell Rapids on Thursday, February 4th.

Mustang Girls and Boys Survive Tough Offensive Night on Road

January 29, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Both the Tri-Valley Mustang girls and boys basketball team had tough offensive nights at Elk Point-Jefferson on Thursday, January 28th. Despite the struggles, both teams got a road win against the Huskies.

The Mustang girls did not make a field goal the entire fourth quarter, but made enough free-throws to hang on for a 46-43 win.

Tri-Valley did hold a six-point lead at the end of the first quarter, 14-8. The Huskies closed the gap to just three points by halftime at 25-22. The Mustangs built a big enough lead in the third quarter to help them get the win. They outscored Elk Point-Jefferson 16-8 for a 41-30 lead going into the fourth quarter. The Huskies went on a 10-0 run to pull within a point at 41-40 with 3:45 to go in the game. The Mustangs made enough free throws to hang on to the lead and get the win.

The Mustangs shot 36% (15-42) from the field, 21% (3-14) from three-point area, and 65% (13-20) from the free-throw line. Tri-Valley forced 23 Elk Point-Jefferson turnovers, 15 of those being steals.

Tabor Teel finished with 16 points, six rebounds, and five rebounds. Blayne Gacke had eight points and four steals. Lauren Grinde had eight points, three rebounds, and two steals. Steph Buchmann and Paige Jewett both had five points each.

The Tri-Valley boys shot just 26% (13-50) from the field and 14% (3-21) from three-point area, but took advantage of the trips to the free-throw line. They were 20-29 from the free-throw line to help them earn a 49-41 win.

The Mustangs had a three-point lead at 12-9 after the first quarter of play. Both teams scored 10 points each in the second quarter, and Tri-Valley continued to lead by three at halftime, 22-19. The Huskies took the lead late in the third quarter and led 34-33 heading into the fourth quarter. A string of steals and free-throws late in the fourth quarter were key to the win.

Riley Haynes had 15 points and six rebounds. Nick Hass had 13 points and four rebounds. Tyler Johnson finished with eight points and five rebounds. Owen Besmer had a team-high nine rebounds, and Bryce Kienast had a team-high six steals.

The Mustang boys (5-6) will play Deuel at the Dak-12/NEC Clash in Madison on Saturday, January 30th, and then play at West Central on Tuesday, February 2nd. The Mustang girls (6-6) will play at West Central on Tuesday, February 2nd.

Mustang Wrestling 0-2 at Dell Rapids Duals

January 27, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Tri-Valley Mustangs dropped two dual matches in Dell Rapids on Tuesday, January 26th. The Mustangs had duals against Dell Rapids and Madison.

Dell Rapids defeated Tri-Valley 48-33, and Madison also defeated the Mustangs 60-18.

Mason Hendrickson and Ethan Nehlich both earned two wins on the night.

Tri-Valley is 4-7 in duals and will be at the Wagner Invitational on Saturday, January 30th.

Individual Results

Dell Rapids 48, Tri-Valley 33

	Weight	Summary	DR	TV
	106	Connor Hanson (Dell Rapids) over Cody Lofswold (Tri-Valley) (Fall 2:51)	6	0
	113	Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) over Unknown (For.)	6	0
	120	John Mortrude (Dell Rapids) over Brody Dybvig (Tri-Valley) (Fall 0:27)	6	0
	126	Lawson Loiseau (Tri-Valley) over Unknown (For.)	0	6
	132	Jacob Vogel (Dell Rapids) over Everet Althoff (Tri-Valley) (Fall 1:29)	6	0
	138	Porter Jensen (Tri-Valley) over Unknown (For.)	0	6
	145	Zach McKee (Dell Rapids) over Zach Powell (Tri-Valley) (Fall 0:31)	6	0
	152	Mason Hendrickson (Tri-Valley) over Unknown (For.)	0	6
	160	Weston Mason (Dell Rapids) over Unknown (For.)	6	0
	170	Brayden Gee (Dell Rapids) over Unknown (For.)	6	0
	182	Mitchell Klinkenborg (Dell Rapids) over Isaac Nehlich (Tri-Valley) (Fall 0:21)	6	0
	195	Alex Andresen (Tri-Valley) over Quinn Carr (Dell Rapids) (Dec 4-3)	0	3
	220	Luke Nehlich (Tri-Valley) over Unknown (For.)	0	6
	285	Ethan Nehlich (Tri-Valley) over Kyle Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) (Fall 0:49)	0	6
Team Score:			48	33

Madison 60, Tri-Valley 18

	Weight	Summary	MD	TV
	106	Caleb Hodges (Madison) over Unknown (For.)	6	0
	113	Carson Wolf (Madison) over Unknown (For.)	6	0
	120	Truman Stoller (Madison) over Brody Dybvig (Tri-Valley) (Fall 1:07)	6	0
	126	Isaac Henry (Madison) over Lawson Loiseau (Tri-Valley) (Fall 1:45)	6	0
	132	Everet Althoff (Tri-Valley) over Blake Johnson (Madison) (Dec 8-6)	0	3
	138	Sam Olson (Madison) over Porter Jensen (Tri-Valley) (Fall 5:01)	6	0
	145	Tyler Whitlock (Madison) over Zach Powell (Tri-Valley) (Fall 1:46)	6	0
	152	Mason Hendrickson (Tri-Valley) over Jess Englert (Madison) (Dec 7-1)	0	3
	160	Sutton Bern (Madison) over Unknown (For.)	6	0
	170	Lucas Johnson (Madison) over Unknown (For.)	6	0
	182	Isaac Nehlich (Tri-Valley) over Riley Kearin (Madison) (Fall 1:53)	0	6
	195	Alex Swedlund (Madison) over Alex Andresen (Tri-Valley) (Fall 5:27)	6	0
	220	Ethan Nehlich (Tri-Valley) over Tyler Reck (Madison) (Fall 1:57)	0	6
	285	Tayt Gran (Madison) over Unknown (For.)	6	0
Team Score:			60	18

Early Lead Fuels Mustang Boys Win

January 27, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

A quick start and an early lead fueled a 75-67 win for the Tri-Valley Mustangs over the Canton C-Hawks on Tuesday, January 26th.

Tri-Valley got out to a double-digit lead early in the game, and that was enough for the Mustangs to hold on for the win. Tri-Valley led 24-15 at the end of the first quarter and pushed the lead to 15 points at 43-28 by halftime.

Canton made spurts throughout the second half, but Tri-Valley was able to respond. After cutting into the lead in the third quarter, the C-Hawks couldn’t stop the Mustang offense as Tri-Valley, again, led by 15 at the end of the third quarter, 64-49. The C-Hawks made a late run, but it was too late as Tri-Valley secured the win.

The Mustangs shot 45% (27-60) from the field, 42% (10-24) from three-point area, and 55% (11-20) from the free-throw line. They also held the rebounding advantage at 37-23.

Four players finished in double figures. Cory Mcdonald had 19 points and five rebounds. Riley Haynes had 16 points and five rebounds. Nick Haas finished with 14 points. Tyler Johnson added 10 points and five rebounds. Owen Besmer finished one point short of a double-double. He had nine points with 10 rebounds and four assists.

Tri-Valley (4-6) will be at Elk Point to play the Huskies on Thursday, January 28th.

Canton Stuns Tri-Valley Girls

January 27, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Canton C-Hawks stunned the Tri-Valley Mustangs when Paige Schroedermeier hit the game-winning buzzer-beater from the free-throw line to give Canton a 49-47 road victory on Tuesday, January 26th.

Both teams went on scoring runs in the first three quarters, while most of the fourth quarter was back-and-forth. Tri-Valley had the first advantage outscoring Canton 16-9 in the first quarter. The C-Hawks reversed that trend and outscored the Mustangs 16-6 in the second quarter for a 25-22 halftime lead.

The Mustangs started the second half on a 10-2 run and led 32-27 with 3:45 to go in the third quarter. Canton closed the quarter on an 8-5 run to cut into the lead. Tri-Valley led 37-35 heading into the final quarter. The lead changed hands multiple times, and Canton had a 47-46 lead with 1:30 to play. Tri-Valley tied the game from the free-throw line with :45 on the clock. The game-winning shot came off of a Tri-Valley turnover for Canton.

The Mustangs shot 32% (13-41) from the field, 18% (3-17) from three-point area, and 62% (18-29) from the free-throw line. Tri-Valley also out rebounded the C-Hawks 39-25, but the Mustangs turned the ball over 24 times in the game.

Kaitlyn Mohnen had 17 points, eight rebounds, and three steals. Steph Buchmann finished with 11 points, three rebounds, and two steals. Paige Jewett had eight points. Tabor Teel had four points, 15 rebounds, and five steals.

Tri-Valley (5-6) will travel to Elk Point to play the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies on Thursday, January 28th.

Mustang Wrestling Finishes 8th at Dak-12 Tournament

January 24, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Tri-Valley Mustang wrestling team traveled to Hartford for the Dak-12 Conference Tournament on Saturday, January 23rd. The Mustangs finished 8th as a team with a total team score of 66.5 points. Canton placed first as a team, followed by Tea Area and Dell Rapids.

Ethan Nehlich had a second place finish in the 220-pound weight class. Mason Hendrickson and Alex Andresen both had third place finishes on the day.

Tri-Valley will be in Dell Rapids on Tuesday, January 26th for duals against Dell Rapids and Madison.

Individual Results

106 – Cody Lofswold finished 0-2

Champ. Round 1 – Cody Lofswold (Tri-Valley) 2-11 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Hayden Schroeder (Vermillion) 22-0 won by fall over Cody Lofswold (Tri-Valley) 2-11 (Fall 0:11)
Cons. Round 2 – Cody Lofswold (Tri-Valley) 2-11 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Zach Bartels (Canton) 5-5 won by fall over Cody Lofswold (Tri-Valley) 2-11 (Fall 1:34)

120 – Brody Dybvig finished 0-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Brody Dybvig (Tri-Valley) 8-6 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Carson Roach (Dell Rapids) 12-7 won by decision over Brody Dybvig (Tri-Valley) 8-6 (Dec 9-7)
Cons. Round 2 – Brody Dybvig (Tri-Valley) 8-6 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Austin Eimers (Tea Area) 1-4 won by decision over Brody Dybvig (Tri-Valley) 8-6 (Dec 7-0)

132 – Everet Althoff finished 1-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Everet Althoff (Tri-Valley) 4-10 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Jacob Vogel (Dell Rapids) 21-3 won by fall over Everet Althoff (Tri-Valley) 4-10 (Fall 0:49)
Cons. Round 2 – Everet Althoff (Tri-Valley) 4-10 won by fall over Eston Monical (Dakota Valley) 0-8 (Fall 1:16)
Cons. Round 3 – Jesse Jost (West Central) 13-11 won by decision over Everet Althoff (Tri-Valley) 4-10 (Dec 5-1)

138 – Porter Jensen finished 1-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Porter Jensen (Tri-Valley) 21-6 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Porter Jensen (Tri-Valley) 21-6 won by tech fall over Rollie French (Vermillion) 9-13 (TF-1.5 5:24 (15-0))
Semifinal – Sam Olson (Madison) 21-5 won by fall over Porter Jensen (Tri-Valley) 21-6 (Fall 0:50)
Cons. Semi – Brandon Otte (Lennox) 17-13 won by decision over Porter Jensen (Tri-Valley) 21-6 (Dec 17-11)

145 – Tyler Groenewold finished 0-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Tyler Groenewold (Tri-Valley) 10-10 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Ashton Keller (Canton) 19-4 won by major decision over Tyler Groenewold (Tri-Valley) 10-10 (MD 11-3)
Cons. Round 2 – Tyler Groenewold (Tri-Valley) 10-10 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Tyler Whitlock (Madison) 7-16 won by decision over Tyler Groenewold (Tri-Valley) 10-10 (Dec 5-1)

152 – Mason Hendrickson finished 3-1 and placed 3rd.

Champ. Round 1 – Mason Hendrickson (Tri-Valley) 17-11 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Mason Hendrickson (Tri-Valley) 17-11 won by fall over Gabe Clark (Dell Rapids) 7-15 (Fall 2:55)
Semifinal – Skyler Swatek (Elk Point-Jefferson) 12-5 won by decision over Mason Hendrickson (Tri-Valley) 17-11 (Dec 3-2)
Cons. Semi – Mason Hendrickson (Tri-Valley) 17-11 won by fall over Jess Englert (Madison) 7-13 (Fall 4:44)
3rd Place Match – Mason Hendrickson (Tri-Valley) 17-11 won by fall over Caleb Emerson (Vermillion) 15-9 (Fall 4:12)

182 – Isaac Nehlich finished 1-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Isaac Nehlich (Tri-Valley) 17-10 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Noah McDermott (Elk Point-Jefferson) 9-13 won by decision over Isaac Nehlich (Tri-Valley) 17-10 (Dec 8-7)
Cons. Round 2 – Isaac Nehlich (Tri-Valley) 17-10 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Isaac Nehlich (Tri-Valley) 17-10 won by fall over Lucas Johnson (Madison) 7-15 (Fall 3:50)
Cons. Semi – Preston Eimers (Tea Area) 21-11 won by major decision over Isaac Nehlich (Tri-Valley) 17-10 (MD 13-2)

195 – Alex Andresen finished 3-1 and placed 3rd.

Champ. Round 1 – Alex Andresen (Tri-Valley) 17-8 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Alex Andresen (Tri-Valley) 17-8 won by fall over Abram Maras (West Central) 1-3 (Fall 2:29)
Semifinal – Josh Merkle (Canton) 20-4 won by fall over Alex Andresen (Tri-Valley) 17-8 (Fall 3:01)
Cons. Semi – Alex Andresen (Tri-Valley) 17-8 won by decision over Isaac Johnson (Tea Area) 14-9 (Dec 3-2)
3rd Place Match – Alex Andresen (Tri-Valley) 17-8 won by fall over Quinn Carr (Dell Rapids) 14-12 (Fall 2:00)

220 – Ethan Nehlich finished 2-1 and placed 2nd.

Champ. Round 1 – Ethan Nehlich (Tri-Valley) 20-3 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Ethan Nehlich (Tri-Valley) 20-3 won by fall over Nate Haar (Lennox) 2-7 (Fall 0:46)
Semifinal – Ethan Nehlich (Tri-Valley) 20-3 won by fall over Griffen Schnider (Tea Area) 20-11 (Fall 5:13)
1st Place Match – Marshall Baldwin (Canton) 24-1 won by decision over Ethan Nehlich (Tri-Valley) 20-3 (Dec 5-2)

Tri-Valley Boys Fall Short at Dakota Valley

January 23, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Tri-Valley Mustang boys basketball team fell a little short on the road against the Dakota Valley Panthers on Friday, January 22nd. The Panthers got the 76-68 victory.

Tri-Valley dictated the pace of the game through much of the first quarter. They had a 15-10 lead, but the Panthers started to heat up from the outside and went on a 9-0 run to end the quarter. Dakota Valley led 19-15 after the first quarter. The Panthers slowly built their lead to double digits by halftime and led 44-34.

The Mustangs kept themselves in the games in the second half. Every time the Panthers tried to make an extended run, Tri-Valley got a much needed basket. Dakota Valley, however, was able to push the lead to 16 points at 62-46 heading into the final quarter. The lead would stay about that spot until the final couple minutes of the game. Tri-Valley made a late run, but ran out of time.

The Mustangs finished the game shooting 38% (20-52) from the field, 36% (8-22) from three-point area, and 78% (18-23) from the free-throw line.

Three players finished in double figures. Nick Haas had 22 points and three rebounds. Riley Haynes finished with 18 points, five rebounds, and two steals. Tyler Johnson added 16 points and five rebounds.

Tri-Valley (3-6) will host Canton on Tuesday, January 26th.

Dakota Valley Outlasts Mustang Girls

January 23, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dakota Valley Panthers made a big run late in the second half and outlasted the Tri-Valley Mustangs on Friday, January 22nd at Dakota Valley High School. The Mustangs fell to the Panthers 51-60.

Dakota Valley did have the lead early in the game. They held a 12-10 advantage after the first quarter. The Mustangs went on an 8-0 run in the second quarter and finished the first half with a 25-22 lead.

The Mustangs shot the ball well in the third quarter and extended their lead. Tri-Valley led by seven points at 43-36 with seconds remaining in the quarter before Dakota Valley made a three-point shot at the buzzer. The Panthers then made a three-pointer to start the fourth quarter to cut the lead to 43-42. Those back-to-back three pointers sparked the Panther offense. They were 7-10 shooting in the quarter and a perfect 5-5 from the free-throw line and outscored Tri-Valley 21-8 in the final quarter for the win.

Tri-Valley finished the game shooting 37% (18-49) from the field, 23% (5-22) from three-point area, and 77% (10-13) from the free-throw line.

Tabor Teel ended the game with 14 points, seven rebounds, and four steals. Blayne Gacke had 10 points, nine rebounds, and four assists. Steph Buchmann had nine points, and Kaitlyn Mohnen had eight points and four rebounds.

The Mustangs (5-5) will host Canton on Tuesday, January 26th.

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