South Dakota High School Basketball - McLaughlin trounced by Pine Ridge
December 28, 2018: McLaughlin, SD 57642 The Pine Ridge Thorpes routed the host McLaughlin Mustangs basketball team by a final score of 89-47 in Friday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Thorpes face the Red Cloud Crusaders (Pine Ridge, SD) in a A Region 7 game, on Thursday, January 3. Pine Ridge will attempt to move on its 6-0 season record. The Crusaders enter the game with a 6-1 record after their 72-45 league win over Spearfish (Spearfish, SD).
With the defeat, McLaughlin moves to 2-5 on the year. The Mustangs host Stanley County (Fort Pierre, SD) to face the Buffalos in a A Region 6 game on Thursday, January 3. The Buffalos enter the game with a record of 2-3. Stanley County lost 77-70 in their recent non-league game against Highmore/Harrold (Highmore, SD)