Basketball Recap: Todd County Comes Up Short

Todd County lost against Mahpiya Luta back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Todd County Falcons took a blow against the Mahpiya Luta Crusaders, falling 72-43. The game marked the Falcons' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Todd County lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Reuben Iron Horse, who went 5 for 8 en route to 12 points and five boards. Iron Horse also posted a block, marking his first of the season. Tylen Valandra was another key player, putting up nine points and five rebounds.

Falcons

Previous 5 Games

01/11/25 @ Mahpiya Luta	43-72
01/03/25 vs Cheyenne-Eagle Butte	59-58
12/21/24 vs Cheyenne-Eagle Butte	65-52
12/20/24 vs Santee	59-56
12/19/24 vs McLaughlin	71-35

Todd County moved to 5-3 with that loss, which also ended their four-game winning streak. As for Mahpiya Luta, the win got them back to even at 4-4.

Todd County didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 55-48 defeat against Little Wound on the 14th. Mahpiya Luta has also already played their next game, an 85-63 victory against Lakota Tech on the 14th.