South Dakota High School Basketball - Irene/Wakonda holds off DeSmet
February 11, 2017: Irene, SD 57037 Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Irene/Wakonda Eagles (Irene, SD) and the visiting DeSmet Bulldogs (DeSmet, SD), saw Irene/Wakonda's basketball squad hold off DeSmet by a tally of 56-52.
With the victory, Irene/Wakonda improves its record to 11-5 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Freeman (Freeman, SD) to confront the Flyers in a non-league challenge on Monday, February 13. The Flyers come into the challenge with a record of 5-12. Freeman lost 84-49 in their recent non-league challenge against Corsica/Stickney (Corsica, SD)
Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Estelline Redmen (Estelline, SD) in a B District 5 challenge, on Monday, February 13. DeSmet will attempt to improve on its 5-12 season record. The Redmen come into the challenge with a 2-18 record after their 63-29 non-league loss to James Valley Christian (Huron, SD).