Lakota Tech and Pine Ridge squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Lakota Tech had to settle for second. They fell 67-59 to the Pine Ridge Thorpes. While losing is never fun, the Tatanka can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Dakota basketball rankings (they are ranked 103rd, while the Thorpes are ranked 26th).
Pine Ridge's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Marvin Richard lll, who shot 45% from the field to rack up 28 points in addition to five boards and four steals. The game was Richard lll's 21st in a row with at least 19 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Caleb Black Feather, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and ten rebounds.
Lakota Tech's defeat dropped their record down to 4-17. As for Pine Ridge, they pushed their record up to 13-8 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season.
Lakota Tech does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Pine Ridge, they have already played their next match, a 58-57 loss against St. Francis Indian on the 8th.
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