MITCHELL -- A big first half set the table for Lyman to win the opening game Saturday at the Hanson Boys Basketball Classic at the Corn Palace over Bridgewater-Emery 58-52.
Lyman (7-2): The Raiders picked up 20 points from Sam McClanahan, who hit six 3-pointers in the win and added six assists. In all, Lyman hit 10 3-pointers and shot 47.7% for the game from the field. The Raiders led 37-18 at halftime after a 22-6 first quarter and led by as many as 23 points early in the third frame. Jacob Sazue had nine points for Lyman, which hosts Jones County in Presho on Jan. 25.
Bridgewater-Emery (6-6): Sutton Arend had a game-high 24 points on 11-for-15 shooting, while pulling down 11 rebounds. Sam Hofer and Aguer Van Sickle each had six points for the Huskies, who were doomed by 28% shooting in the first half and finished shooting nearly 42% for the game. The Huskies host Freeman Academy/Marion on Jan. 25.
1/41: Lyman's Colton Collins (2) commits a charge on Bridgewater-Emery's Sutton Arend (2) as Bridgewater-Emery's Sam Hofer (3) also defends during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
2/41: Lyman's Stockton McClanahan (22) drives to the basket past a Bridgewater-Emery defender during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
3/41: Lyman's Stockton McClanahan (22) drives to the basket past a Bridgewater-Emery defender during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
4/41: Lyman cheerleaders during a game against Bridgewater-Emery on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
5/41: Lyman cheerleaders during a game against Bridgewater-Emery on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
6/41: Lyman's Stockton McClanahan (22) goes to the basket in front of Bridgewater-Emery's Koby Kayser (1) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
7/41: Bridgewater-Emery's Sam Hofer (3) drives around Lyman's Issac Thomas (33) after grabbing a rebound during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
8/41: Bridgewater-Emery's Aguer Van Sickle (13) goes up vying for a rebound during a game against Lyman on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
9/41: Lyman fans cheer during a game against Bridgewater-Emery on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
10/41: Bridgewater-Emery's Sam Hofer (3) drives to the basket past a Lyman defender during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
11/41: Lyman's Issac Thomas (33) reaches out for a rebound along with Bridgewater-Emery's Sutton Arend (2) along with Bridgewater-Emery's Aguer Van Sickle (13) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
12/41: Lyman's Stockton McClanahan (22) shoots a basket during a game against Bridgewater-Emery on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
13/41: Lyman's Damian Abrahamson (44) celebrates a basket and the foul during a game against Bridgewater-Emery on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
14/41: Bridgewater-Emery's Sutton Arend (2) shoots over the top of Lyman's Sam McClanahan (3) and Lyman's Issac Thomas (33) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
15/41: Bridgewater-Emery's Sam Hofer (3) dribbles to the basket as Lyman's Jacob Sazue (11) defends during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
16/41: Bridgewater-Emery's Aguer Van Sickle (13) and Bridgewater-Emery's Camdyn Stotereau (5) grab a rebound over top of Lyman's Damian Abrahamson (44) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
17/41: Bridgewater-Emery's Sam Hofer (3) shoots over the top of Lyman's Stockton McClanahan (22) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
18/41: Bridgewater-Emery's Sutton Arend (2) goes to the basket in front of Lyman's Issac Thomas (33) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
19/41: Bridgewater-Emery's Camdyn Stotereau (5) passes around the reach of Lyman's Stockton McClanahan (22) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
20/41: Bridgewater-Emery's Aguer Van Sickle (13) shoots over the top of Lyman's Issac Thomas (33) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
21/41: Bridgewater-Emery's Sam Hofer (3) shoots over the top of Lyman's Stockton McClanahan (22) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
22/41: Bridgewater-Emery's Aguer Van Sickle (13) shoots over the top of Lyman's Issac Thomas (33) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
23/41: Bridgewater-Emery's Aaron Horvath (24) dribbles at the top of the key as Lyman's Sam McClanahan (3) defends during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
24/41: Lyman Head Coach Cooper Garnos during a game against Bridgewater-Emery on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
25/41: Bridgewater-Emery's Sam Hofer (3) shoots over the top of Lyman's Stockton McClanahan (22) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
26/41: Bridgewater-Emery's Sutton Arend (2) draws the foul from Lyman's Issac Thomas (33) as Lyman's Stockton McClanahan (22) and Lyman's Colton Collins (2) also defend during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
27/41: Bridgewater-Emery students during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
28/41: Bridgewater-Emery students during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
29/41: Bridgewater-Emery students during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
30/41: Bridgewater-Emery fans during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
31/41: Bridgewater-Emery cheerleaders during a game against Lyman on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
32/41: Lyman's Sam McClanahan (3) brings the ball up the court as Bridgewater-Emery's Sutton Arend (2) gives chase during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
33/41: Bridgewater-Emery's Camdyn Stotereau (5) goes under the defense of Lyman's Jacob Sazue (11) and in front of Lyman's Damian Abrahamson (44) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
34/41: Bridgewater-Emery's Sutton Arend (2) grabs a rebound in front of Lyman's Jacob Sazue (11) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
35/41: Bridgewater-Emery Head Coach Scott Schultz wants a charge call during a game against Lyman on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
36/41: Lyman cheerleaders during a game against Bridgewater-Emery on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
37/41: Bridgewater-Emery cheerleaders during a game against Lyman on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
38/41: Bridgewater-Emery cheerleaders during a game against Lyman on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
39/41: Bridgewater-Emery cheerleaders during a game against Lyman on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
40/41: Lyman's Colton Collins (2) tries to save a loose ball from going out of bounds during a game against Bridgewater-Emery on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
41/41: Lyman's Sam McClanahan (3) brings the ball up the court during a game against Bridgewater-Emery on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
Ethan 61, Waubay/Summit 54
MITCHELL -- A strong effort at the free-throw line helped Ethan pick up a victory at the Hanson Classic on Saturday in Game No. 2 of boys basketball action at the Corn Palace. The Rustlers were 17-for-23 on free throws, bettering Waubay/Summit’s 5-for-11 day at the free-throw stripe.
Ethan (7-2): Jay Storm had 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Rustlers, who also had 14 points from Kody Klumb and 13 points from Riley Endres. Kaden Klumb had nine points and nine rebounds. The Rustlers host Canistota on Jan. 24.
Waubay/Summit (8-3): Damon Opdahl had a game-high 27 points for the Mustangs, who forced 20 turnovers. J. Gulbraa had 14 points and 12 rebounds for W/S, which shot 45% for the game. Waubay/Summit is back in action Jan. 28 against Warner at Summit.
1/47: Ethan's Kaden Klumb (4) dribbles past Waubay/Summit's Jonathan Johnston (13) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
2/47: Ethan cheerleaders during a game against Waubay/Summit on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
3/47: Ethan cheerleaders during a game against Waubay/Summit on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
4/47: Ethan fans disagree with a call during a game against Waubay/Summit on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
5/47: Waubay/Summit's Seth Gaikowski (3) collides into the Ethan students chasing a loose ball during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
6/47: Ethan students react to a Waubay/Summit player landing in on them during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
7/47: Ethan's Jay Storm (3) goes up for a basket during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
8/47: Ethan's Taite Klumb (30) shoots a jumper over Waubay/Summit's J Gulbraa (0) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
9/47: Waubay/Summit's Seth Gaikowski (3) tries to save a ball out of bounds during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
10/47: Waubay/Summit students celebrate a basket during a game against Ethan on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
11/47: Ethan's Kody Klumb (24) dribbles at the top of the key during a game against Waubay/Summit on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
12/47: The Ethan bench celebrates a basket during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
13/47: Ethan's Kaden Klumb (4) goes to the basket as Waubay/Summit J Gulbraa (00) defends during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
14/47: Ethan's Taite Klumb (30) hands off to Ethan's Riley Endres (12) during a game on against Waubay/Summit Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
15/47: Ethan fans during a game against Waubay/Summit on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
16/47: Ethan students during a game against Waubay/Summit on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
17/47: Ethan fans during a game against Waubay/Summit on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
18/47: Ethan's Jay Storm (3) grabs a rebound over Waubay/Summit's Damon Opdahl (2) and Ethan's Kody Klumb (24) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
19/47: Ethan's Kaden Klumb (4) splits the defense of Waubay/Summit's Jonathan Johnston (13) and Waubay/Summit J Gulbraa (00) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
20/47: Ethan's Riley Endres (12) dribbles past Waubay/Summit's Jonathan Johnston (13) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
21/47: Ethan's Jay Storm (3) shoots over Waubay/Summit's Damon Opdahl (2) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
22/47: Ethan's Kody Klumb (24) dribbles past a Waubay/Summit defender during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
23/47: Ethan's Kory Storm (22) fights his way to the basket between a pair of Waubay/Summit defenders during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
24/47: Ethan's Riley Endres (12) goes to the basket past a Waubay/Summit defender during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
25/47: Ethan's Riley Endres (12) shoots falling back as Waubay/Summit's Damon Opdahl (2) defends during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
26/47: Ethan's Kaden Klumb (4) is fouled from behind by Waubay/Summit's Jonathan Johnston (13) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
27/47: The Ethan bench celebrates a charge call during a game against Waubay/Summit on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
28/47: Ethan cheerleaders during a game against Waubay/Summit on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
29/47: Ethan's Kaden Klumb (4) takes a charge from Waubay/Summit's Sonny Marquart (42) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
30/47: Waubay/Summit students celebrate a basket during a game against Ethan on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
31/47: The Ethan bench reacts to a foul called during a game against Waubay/Summit on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
32/47: Ethan cheerleaders during a game against Waubay/Summit on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
33/47: Ethan's Kaden Klumb (4) tires stealing the ball from Waubay/Summit's Damon Opdahl (2) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
34/47: The Ethan bench wants a travel call during a game against Waubay/Summit on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
35/47: Ethan's Kory Storm (22) shoots around Waubay/Summit's Jonathan Johnston (13) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
36/47: Ethan's Riley Endres (12) tumbles as Waubay/Summit's Damon Opdahl (2) takes out his legs chasing a loose ball during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
37/47: The Ethan bench celebrates a basket during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
38/47: Ethan's Kody Klumb (24) passes around Waubay/Summit's Jonathan Johnston (13) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
39/47: Ethan's Kory Storm (22) shoots around Waubay/Summit's Jonathan Johnston (13) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
40/47: Ethan's Kody Klumb (24) dribbles around Waubay/Summit's J Gulbraa (0) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
41/47: Ethan's Kaden Klumb (4) passes around a Waubay/Summit defender during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
42/47: Ethan's Jay Storm (3) dribbles past Waubay/Summit's Damon Opdahl (2) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
43/47: Ethan's Kody Klumb (24) dribbles past Waubay/Summit's Jackson Wohlleber (1) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
44/47: Ethan cheerleaders during a game against Waubay/Summit on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
45/47: Ethan cheerleaders during a game against Waubay/Summit on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
46/47: Ethan cheerleaders during a game against Waubay/Summit on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
47/47: Ethan's Jay Storm (3) is defended by Waubay/Summit's Seth Gaikowski (3) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
West Central 68, Clark/Willow Lake 53
MITCHELL -- A 9-for-14 3-point shooting day for the West Central boys basketball team helped them blitz Clark/Willow Lake in a Hanson Classic meeting Saturday at the Corn Palace.
West Central (7-3): Wilson Droge finished with 21 points on 8-for-9 shooting. Grafton Stroup had 15 points, including three 3-pointers in the win. Dillon Jackson added 15 points as well for the Trojans, who will host Vermillion on Jan. 25 in Hartford.
Clark/Willow Lake (3-4): Kaplan Felberg had 16 points for the Cyclones, while Tyler O’Neill had 12 points and Brady Jordan posted 11 points. CWL hosts Great Plains Lutheran on Jan. 24 in Clark.
1/31: Platte-Geddes' Hayes Rabenberg brings the ball up the court during a game against Aberdeen Christian on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
2/31: Platte-Geddes' Hayes Rabenberg shoots over an Aberdeen Christian defender during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
3/31: Platte-Geddes' Hayes Rabenberg shoots over an Aberdeen Christian defender during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
4/31: Platte-Geddes students during a game against Aberdeen Christian on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
5/31: Platte-Geddes' Cade Nachtigal drives to the basket as Aberdeen Christian's Ethan Russell (4) defends during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
6/31: Platte-Geddes' Cade Nachtigal drives to the basket as Aberdeen Christian's Ethan Russell (4) defends during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
7/31: Platte-Geddes' Caden Foxley shoots over Aberdeen Christian's Joey Johnson (23) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
8/31: Platte-Geddes' Jackson Neuman shoots as Aberdeen Christian's Ethan Russell (4) defends during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
9/31: Platte-Geddes' Jackson Olsen looks for an outlet during a game against Aberdeen Christian on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
10/31: Platte-Geddes cheerleaders perform during a game against Aberdeen Christian on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
11/31: Platte-Geddes' Hayes Rabenberg dribbles around a Aberdeen Christian defender during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
12/31: Platte-Geddes' Jackson Neuman tries to go to the basket as Aberdeen Christian's Ethan Russell (4) defends during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
13/31: Platte-Geddes' Caden Foxley grabs a pass inside the paint during a game against Aberdeen Christian on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
14/31: Platte-Geddes' Jackson Neuman looks for an outlet around an Aberdeen Christian defender during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
15/31: Platte-Geddes' Hayes Rabenberg shoots over Aberdeen Christian's Kaden Clark (30) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
16/31: The Platte-Geddes bench celebrates a basket during a game against Aberdeen Christian on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
17/31: Platte-Geddes' Caden Foxley makes a move to the basket during a game against Aberdeen Christian on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
18/31: Platte-Geddes' Jackson Olsen shoots a basket during a game against Aberdeen Christian on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
19/31: Platte-Geddes cheerleaders during a game against Aberdeen Christian on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
20/31: Platte-Geddes students during a game against Aberdeen Christian on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
21/31: Platte-Geddes scorekeepers during a game against Aberdeen Christian on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
22/31: Platte-Geddes' Hayes Rabenberg passes out to Platte-Geddes' Dawson Hoffman during a game against Aberdeen Christian on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
23/31: Platte-Geddes' Hayes Rabenberg passes out to Platte-Geddes' Dawson Hoffman during a game against Aberdeen Christian on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
24/31: Platte-Geddes' Caden Foxley goes up for a rebound through the Aberdeen Christian defense during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
25/31: Platte-Geddes' Caden Foxley goes up for a rebound through the Aberdeen Christian defense during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
26/31: Platte-Geddes' Hayes Rabenberg brings the ball up the court during a game against Aberdeen Christian on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
27/31: Platte-Geddes cheerleaders during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
28/31: Platte-Geddes' Cade Nachtigal shoots during a game against Aberdeen Christian on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
29/31: Platte-Geddes' Dawson Hoffman brings the ball up the court during a game against Aberdeen Christian on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
30/31: Platte-Geddes' Caden Foxley tries to pass over Aberdeen Christian's Kaden Clark (30) during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
31/31: Platte-Geddes' Jackson Olsen shoots a basket during a game against Aberdeen Christian on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
Aberdeen Christian 60, Platte-Geddes 49
MITCHELL -- In a battle between ranked foes in Class B, No. 4 Aberdeen Christian took down No. 5 Platte-Geddes at the Corn Palace on Saturday night at the Hanson Classic.
Aberdeen Christian (9-2): Malek Wieker had 24 points, powered by five 3-pointers in the win. The Knights made nine total 3-pointers in the victory and had a 13-for-15 day at the free throw line. Ethan Russell had 17 points and nine rebounds on 6-for-10 shooting in the victory, which was a rematch of a Class B SoDak 16 game from 2021, which was also won by Aberdeen Christian. The Knights play at Herreid/Selby Area on Jan. 25 in Selby.
Platte-Geddes (5-3): Cade Nachtigal had 15 points and six rebounds for the Black Panthers, who shot 26.1% in the first half and finished shooting 35.4% for the game. Dawson Hoffman scored 13 points for P-G, which was 8-for-19 on 3-pointers. Up next, Platte-Geddes visits Tripp-Delmont/Armour on Jan. 24.
1/30: Hanson's Kade Waldera dribbles past a Potter County defender to the basket during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
2/30: Hanson's Noah Price brings the ball up the court past a Potter County defender during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
3/30: Hanson's Ethan Cheeseman tries dribbling to the lane as Potter County's Colin Arbach defends during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
4/30: Hanson's Ethan Cheeseman passes as Potter County's Drake Bassett defends during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
5/30: Hanson's Noah Price shoots as Potter County's Grant Luikens defends during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
6/30: Hanson's Hunter Robinson defends a shot by Potter County's Drake Bassett during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
7/30: Hanson's Ethan Cheeseman shoots over Potter County's Seth Sharp during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
8/30: Hanson's Ethan Cheeseman shoots over Potter County's Seth Sharp during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
9/30: Hanson's Kade Waldera comes down with the ball tangled with Potter County's Seth Sharp during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
10/30: Hanson's Ethan Cheeseman shoots over the reach of Potter County's Colin Arbach during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
11/30: Hanson's Ethan Cheeseman shoots over Potter County's Seth Sharp during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
12/30: Hanson's Kade Waldera dribbles past a Potter County defender during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
13/30: Hanson students cheer on a play during a game against Potter County on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
14/30: Hanson's Ethan Cheeseman shoots over the reach of Potter County's Colin Arbach during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
15/30: Hanson cheerleaders perform during a game against Potter County on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
16/30: Hanson's Ethan Cheeseman reacts to a basket and the foul during a game against Potter County on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
17/30: Hanson's Noah Price goes in for a basket in front of a Potter County defender during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
18/30: The Hanson ball boys chill on the bench during a game against Potter County on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
19/30: Hanson's Ethan Cheeseman makes a spin move to the basket around a Potter County defender during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
20/30: Hanson cheerleaders perform during a game against Potter County on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
21/30: Hanson students cheer on the Beavers during a game against Potter County on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
22/30: Hanson cheerleaders perform during a game against Potter County on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
23/30: Hanson's Jackson Jarding reacts to being called for a foul during a game against Potter County on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
24/30: Hanson's Noah Price goes in for a basket in front of a Potter County defender during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
25/30: Hanson's Noah Price makes a move to the basket as Potter County's Grant Luikens defends during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
26/30: Hanson's Noah Price makes around Potter County's Seth Sharp during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
27/30: Hanson's Luke Haiar brings the ball up the court during a game against Potter County on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
28/30: Hanson's Noah Price goes in for a basket in front of a Potter County defender during a game on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
29/30: Hanson students cheer on the Beavers during a game against Potter County on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
30/30: Hanson's Luke Haiar passes the ball out during a game against Potter County on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Hanson Classic at the Corn Palace.
Potter County 69, Hanson 59
MITCHELL -- A game with a number of momentum swings definitely swung in the favor of Potter County in the fourth quarter of its Hanson Classic boys basketball game against Hanson at the Corn Palace Saturday. The Battlers won the fourth quarter 22-13 after Hanson had trailed by as many as nine points in the third quarter and trimmed the PC lead to 47-46.
Hanson (6-4): Ethan Cheeseman had a banner day with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Noah Price had 14 points and five assists and Luke Haiar and Kade Waldera each scored seven points for the Beavers, who shot 41.5% for the game. Hanson hosts Sanborn Central/Woonsocket on Jan. 25 in Alexandria.
Potter County (8-1): Cooper Logan had 23 points on 9-for-16 shooting, plus eight rebounds in the win. Seth Sharp had 18 points and eight rebounds and Grant Luikens had 16 points and six rebounds. Drake Bassett added nine points, as the Battlers shot 55% in the game and finished 13-for-17 at the free-throw line. Potter County will visit Faith on Jan. 25.
Sioux Valley 63, Tea Area 47
MITCHELL -- A 36-14 second half for Sioux Valley helped Sioux Valley pick up a victory at the Hanson Classic on Saturday at the Corn Palace.
Sioux Valley (9-2): Oliver Vincent led the way for the Cossacks with 16 points and nine assists, with Alec Squires scoring 12 points and Patrick Carey posting 11 points. Sioux Valley shot 46.4% from the field in the second half and was 10-for-11 at the free-throw line. The Cossacks play at McCook Central/Montrose on Jan. 29.
Tea Area (7-3): Jeff Worth had 14 points and Cael Lundin had 13 points, but was held to only two points in the second half, as the Titans were 4-for-23 shooting in the second half from the field. Tea Area hosts Sioux Falls Christian on Jan. 25.
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