The Osakis girls basketball team has dominated the Prairie Conference this season. And after a 59-30 win on Tuesday over Long Prairie-Grey Eagle (3-14, 0-7 Prairie), Osakis (9-10, 7-0 Prairie Conference) locked up the 2023-24 Prairie Conference title.
“What a great accomplishment for this team,” Osakis head coach Pat Kalpin said. We were able to get a good start to the game with a 10-0 run, with Greta Faber scoring seven of the first 10 points. After that, we were able to hit some outside shots; Hailey Walker knocked down three 3’s in the first half to help open the game up. We had multiple girls step up tonight and do their part. I thought that Kaelyn Walker played a solid game on both ends of the court. Maggie Dirkes did a nice job of playing in the high post, with a couple of great passes inside, and also scored eight points. Stephy Marthaler did a good job of coming in, handling the ball, and playing well in one of her first games with significant varsity minutes.”
This is Osakis’ third straight conference title.
On Tuesday, Madeline Anderson led Osakis on the boards with 10 rebounds, while Annie Anderson led the team in points with 14.
Osakis plays at Melrose (5-13) on Friday at 7:15 p.m.
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LPGE – 13 17 – 30
Osakis – 35 24 – 59
OSAKIS TEAM STATS – FG – 21/45; 3-PT – 6/16; FT – 11/20; REBOUNDS – 36; ASSISTS – 17; DEFLECTIONS – 16; STEALS – 10; BLOCKS – 2; TURNOVERS – 15; FOULS – 19
LP-GE TEAM STATS – FG – 8/51; 3-PT – 3/10; FT – 11/20; REBOUNDS – 37; ASSISTS – 8; DEFLECTIONS – 11; STEALS – 8; BLOCKS – 1; TURNOVERS – 19; FOULS – 16
OSAKIS INDIVIDUAL STATS – Hailey Walker – 10 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, 4 deflections, 1 steal; Madeline Anderson – 8 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block; Greta Faber – 13 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 deflection, 3 steals; Kaelyn Walker – 6 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 deflections, 2 steals; Bella Weisser – 1 rebound; Stephy Marthaler – 1 rebound, 4 assists, 2 deflections, 1 steal; Annie Anderson – 14 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 deflections, 1 steal, 1 block; Maggie Dirkes – 8 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals
B-E girls hold Battle Lake to 25 points
The Brandon-Evansville girls basketball team improved to 12-4 (9-4 Section 6A) with a dominant 68-25 win on the road over Battle Lake (3-15, 3-12 Section 6A).
“It was a complete team effort that showed what we are capable of,” B-E head coach Steve Schreiber said. “Our defense was great. The offense took care of the ball well, and we executed better than we have all year. Ava Santjer and Skylar Bitzan dominated on defense, and everyone else filled gaps really well.”
Haddy Baune had 18 points for B-E while Mia Elmer had 17, and Kylee Dingwall had 13, along with six assists. Drea Fernholz finished with eight points, and Schreiber said, “Maddy Anderson and Taylor Dingwall were the glue that held all our pieces in place; I’m very proud of how we played.”
The Chargers host Rothsay (11-6, 9-6 Seciton 6A) on Thursday at 7:15 p.m.
9th-ranked Underwood girls defeat Parkers Prairie
24-point games from Liz Lukken and Kallyn Grove paced the Underwood Rockets (16-2, 15-1 Section 6A) in a 71-48 road win over the Parkers Prairie Panthers (3-14, 2-12 Section 6A).
“We didn’t play very sharp in the first half and allowed Underwood to have their way offensively, and a good team like Underwood will take advantage every time,” Parkers Prairie head coach Hunter Haggenmiller said. “We made some adjustments in the second half and had a much-improved effort.”
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Ellie Koep led the Panthers with 16 points, while Evy Grinager had 14.
Parkers Prairie hosts 3rd-ranked Hancock (18-1, 13-0 Section 6A) at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday.
B-E boys fall in close battle with Browerville-Eagle Valley
The Browerville-Eagle Valley Tigers (9-6, 6-2 Section 6A) boys basketball erased a 12-point second-half deficit against the Brandon-Evansville Chargers on Tuesday and left Evansville with a 69-63 win.
“We made a really nice run in the second half to get our lead up to 12 points but we then made multiple mistakes, turned the ball over far too many times, and Browerville took advantage of it.” B-E head coach Trent Hintermeister said. “It was the most physical basketball game we’ve played this year. I thought our kids fought really hard, but Browerville deserved to win the game.”
Micah Fuller led B-E (10-7, 7-5 Section 6A) in scoring with 27 points, while Riley Perleberg had 11, Tanner Riedel and Carter White had eight, Colton Breitkreutz had four, Gracin Klimek had three and Dustin Gillespie had two.
B-E plays at Battle Lake (7-10, 6-9 Section 6A) at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.
Montevideo boys down Minnewaska
The Montevideo boys basketball team improved 11-6 (6-2 Section 6-2A) with a 78-42 win over the Minnewaska Lakers (1-16, 0-7 Section 6-2A) on Tuesday in Glenwood.
“We didn’t play our best game, especially in the second half,” Minnewaska head coach Zach Traphagen said. “A lot of credit goes to Montevideo for coming out and sticking us in the second half. They are very talented, and they outworked us, which is never going to be okay in our program. We need to refocus.”
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Marc Gruber and Alex Panitzke each with 10 points for the Lakers.
Minnewaska plays at New London-Spicer (7-9, 2-4 Section 6A) at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday.
Montevideo – 34 44 – 78
Minnewaska – 21 21 – 42
MINNEWASKA TEAM STATS – FG – 16/52; 3-PT – 4/23; FT – 6/10; ASSISTS – 13, BLOCKS – 2; REBOUNDS – 29; STEALS – 6; DEFLECTIONS – 1; FOULS – 11; TURNOVERS – 18
MINNEWASKA INDIVIDUAL STATS – Marc Gruber – 10 points, 2 assists, 4 rebounds, 1 steal; Alex Panitzke – 10 points, 3 assists, 1 block, 2 rebounds; Zach Palmer – 2 assists, 1 rebound, 1 steal; Levi Johnson – 1 steal; Luke Danielson – 2 points; Ryland Martin – 2 rebounds; Dylan Alexander – 2 points, 1 assist, 3 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 deflection; Jacob Mrnak – 1 rebound; Tenzin Dahl – 6 points, 2 assists, 6 rebounds, 1 steal; Kaiden Harvey – 1 rebound; Conner Frey – 7 points, 5 rebounds; Owen Meulebroeck – 3 points, 2 assists, 1 block, 1 rebound, 1 steal; Chase Wacker – 1 rebound; Tristan O’Neil – 2 points, 1 assist, 1 rebound
Other area basketball scores from Jan. 30, 2024 –
BOYS –
Hillcrest Lutheran Academy (14-2) 72, Ashby (7-11) 60
Border West (8-9) 64, Parkers Prairie (7-9) 63
GIRLS –
Minnewaska (14-5) 55, Montevideo (4-13) 40
Sauk Centre (15-3) 55, West Central Area (12-7) 54
Hancock (18-1) 73, Ashby (0-18) 27