Spearfish hadn't done well against Mitchell recently (they were 0-7 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Spartans enjoyed a cozy 60-44 win over the Kernels. This was payback for the Spartans, who suffered a 49-47 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Kade Vavruska
| 02/07/26 vs Mitchell | 100% |
| 02/06/26 vs Huron | 20% |
| 02/03/26 vs Lead-Deadwood | 33% |
| 01/31/26 @ Douglas | 40% |
| 01/29/26 vs Rapid City Central | 57% |
| + 8 more games |
Spearfish got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Kade Vavruska out in front who went 7-for-11 to rack up 20 points. Thanks to that strong game, Vavruska now owns an excellent 41.5% three-point shooting accuracy. Another player making a difference was Mason Southern, who shot 60% from the field on his way to 15 points and seven assists.
Spearfish's record is now 11-2. As for Mitchell, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
Spearfish didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 60-31 win against Sturgis Brown on the 10th. As for Mitchell, they have also already played their next matchup, a 54-34 victory against Aberdeen Central on the 10th.
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