RAPID CITY — A late rally in pursuit of a state championship came up a few points short for Mitchell, as the Kernels fell to Yankton in the Class AA boys basketball state championship game, 65-61, on Saturday night at the Summit Arena.
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With the runner-up finish, the Kernels posted the program's best tournament placement since 2012 and ended their 2023 season with a 19-5 record.
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The runner-up finish is Mitchell's best state finish since 2012.
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7/Mitchell's Aiden Myers (3) attacks the hoop during the Class AA boys basketball state championship game against the Yankton Bucks on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the Summit Arena in Rapid City.
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38/Mitchell's Markus Talley (4) handles the ball with Yankton's Drew Ryken (2) defending during the Class AA boys basketball state championship game on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the Summit Arena in Rapid City.
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57/Mitchell's Aiden Myers (3, in black) shoots a 3-pointer over Yankton's Mac Ryken (3, in white) during the Class AA boys basketball state championship game on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the Summit Arena in Rapid City.
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107/Mitchell's Charlie McCardle walks off the court during the Class AA boys basketball state championship game against the Yankton Bucks on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the Summit Arena in Rapid City.
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114/Mitchell's Dylan Soulek paces the court following the Kernels' loss to Yankton in the Class AA boys basketball state championship game on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the Summit Arena in Rapid City.
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