The Spearfish girls basketball team defeated Aberdeen Central 70-48, advancing to the state tournament as the sixth seed after not making an appearance since 2014. They will face No. 3 Brandon Valley next.

By the Numbers
  • Maria Bouman led Spearfish with 22 points on 8 of 13 shooting.
  • Sofie Guthmiller and Jozie Dana contributed with 16 and 11 points, respectively.
  • Golden Eagles out-rebounded Spearfish 43-26.
  • Lakota Tech upset Winner 61-48 with Gilbert White Jr. and Mackenzie Cass scoring 15 points each.
State of Play
  • Spearfish advanced to the state tournament for the first time since 2014.
  • Lakota Tech faces Sioux Valley for the Class A SoDak 16.
What's Next

Spearfish will play against Brandon Valley in the state tournament, while Lakota Tech is set to face Sioux Valley for the Class A SoDak 16.

Bottom Line

The Spearfish girls secure their spot in the state tournament after a convincing win, while Lakota Tech upsets Winner to advance, setting the stage for exciting matchups in the upcoming games.