ABERDEEN-Much like its season, Platte-Geddes started slow on Saturday.
But also much like its season, the Black Panthers finished strong.
Platte-Geddes overcame a sluggish start and coasted past Harding County 59-33 in the seventh place game at the Class B boys basketball at Wachs Arena.
The Black Panthers, who lost seven of their first 11 games, finished their season on a high note with the win over the Ranchers.
Fueled by Cooper Kanthak (18 points), Malachi Girton (14 points) and Trevor Sprik (10 points), Platte-Geddes pulled away from Harding County after a slow first quarter.
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The Black Panthers and Ranchers were stuck on 2-2 for a long stretch in the first period. Platte-Geddes led 5-4 after the frame and it blew the contest open with a 22-7 second quarter burst.
Platte-Geddes led 27-11 at halftime and never looked back.
The Black Panthers finish their season 15-11.
