While Luverne's win against Baltic wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Cardinals had just enough and edged out the Bulldogs 44-42. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Cardinals' disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 44th in Minnesota, while the Bulldogs are ranked fifth in South Dakota).
The win made it two in a row for Luverne and bumps their season record up to 6-1. As for Baltic, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Luverne will host Hills-Beaver Creek at 1:30 p.m. on Monday. The Cardinals will be up against the Patriots' rather soft defense (which has allowed 49.67 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Baltic, they will be playing at home against Vermillion at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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