Basketball Game Recap: Yankton Bucks/Gazelles vs. Spearfish Spartans

By Team Reports Feb 26, 2024, 6:54am

Recap: Yankton Bucks/Gazelles vs. Spearfish Spartans

The Yankton Bucks/Gazelles were not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell to Spearfish 52-47. Yankton was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Spearfish apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2023.

Spearfish's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Seth Hamilton, who scored 15 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. Bennett Kortan was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with two steals.

Yankton's loss dropped their record down to 3-16. As for Spearfish, their victory bumped their record up to 9-10.

Yankton didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 65-58 loss vs. Sturgis Brown on the 24th. Spearfish has also already played their next matchup, a 57-54 win against Brookings on the 24th.

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