Lead-Deadwood and Custer squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Lead-Deadwood had to settle for second. They lost 66-42 to the Custer Wildcats. While losing is never fun, the Golddiggers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Dakota basketball rankings (they are ranked 97th, while the Wildcats are ranked 20th).
Lead-Deadwood has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season. Custer's victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 16-5.
Lead-Deadwood does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Custer, they will challenge Rapid City Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Rapid City Christian will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Custer surely won't give up without a fight.
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