The James Valley Christian Vikings ended the game on a 13-0 run to defeat the De Smet Bulldogs at the girls Huron Classic on Thursday, December 29th. Neither team had a lead of more than five points throughout the game until the Vikings run late in the fourth quarter.
De Smet had the early 10-8 lead after the first quarter of play. The offense picked up in the second quarter, and James Valley Christian had a 26-25 lead at halftime. The Bulldogs regained the lead after a back-and-forth third quarter, 43-40. De Smet had a 48-47 lead after a made basket by Alyssa Asleson on an inbound play with 4:30 left in the game. The Vikings, however, finished the game scoring the final 13 points.
The Bulldogs shot 43% (17-40) from the field, 29% (6-21) from the three-point area, and 67% (8-12) from the free-throw line. The Vikings shot 72% (24-33) overall, 44% (4-9) from three-point area, and 50% (8-16) from the free-throw line.
Hazel Luethmers finished with 24 points. Jada Burke added eight points. Emma Albrecht had six points, and Asleson finished with five points.
