It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact the Winner Warriors can now relate to. They fell 60-48 to the Tatanka on Friday. Winner's defeat signaled the end of their ten-game winning streak.
Winner's loss came despite strong showings from Aiden Barfuss and Shawn Hammerbeck. Barfuss scored 21 points along with five assists and two steals, while Hammerbeck almost dropped a double-double on 13 points and nine rebounds. Hammerbeck is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down nine or more in the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Carter Craven, who scored eight points along with five rebounds.
Lakota Tech's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gilbert White Jr., who scored 15 points along with six rebounds and four blocks. White Jr. hasn't dropped below 15 points for four straight games. Mackenzie Cass was another key contributor, scoring 15 points along with eight rebounds.
Winner's defeat dropped their record down to 17-5. As for Lakota Tech, they now have a winning record of 11-10.
Winner does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lakota Tech, they will be playing at home against Sioux Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lakota Tech has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 272 points over their last four matchups.
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