Basketball Recap: Pine Ridge Triumphs

Marvin Richard III C

Points

01/08/26 @ St. Francis Indian	37
01/03/26 vs Freeman	43
12/30/25 vs West Central	19
12/29/25 vs Viborg/Hurley	21
12/20/25 vs Wall	34
+ 6 more games

St. Francis Indian came into Thursday's game looking for another win against Pine Ridge, but Marvin Richard III C wouldn't allow it. The Thorpes took their matchup on Thursday with ease, bagging a 90-46 win over the Warriors for which the team can thank Richard III C, who dropped a double-double with 37 points and 11 steals. The contest was his 11th in a row with at least 19 points.

The team also got some help courtesy of Donnie Ghostdog, who posted ten points along with eight assists and seven rebounds. He continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played.

Pine Ridge now has a winning record of 6-5. As for St. Francis Indian, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.

Coming up, Pine Ridge will welcome Marty Indian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Thorpes will need to watch out since the Braves have now posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for St. Francis Indian, they have already played their next game, a 69-49 defeat against Winnebago on the 9th.