Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Red Lake). They enjoyed a cozy 75-59 victory over the Fond du Lac Ojibwe O Ogichida on Saturday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Warriors.
Red Lake got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Austin Perkins out in front who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 11 boards. Perkins is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Tyrone Beaulieu Jr, who almost dropped a double-double on 20 points and nine rebounds.
Red Lake was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Warriors
| 12/14/24 vs Fond du Lac Ojibwe O | 75-59 |
| 12/13/24 vs Pine River-Backus | 53-47 |
| 03/01/24 vs Kelliher/Northome | 115-89 |
| 02/26/24 vs Badger/Greenbush-Middle River | 122-54 |
| 02/15/24 vs Blackduck | 94-70 |
| 02/13/24 vs Laporte | 2-0 |
Red Lake pushed their record up to 2-2 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 76.8 points per game. As for Fond du Lac Ojibwe O, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. After both having extra time off, Red Lake and Clearbrook-Gonvick will dust off their jerseys to face off against one another at 7:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025. Fond du Lac Ojibwe O and Ogilvie will compete for holiday cheer at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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