Class B roundup: No. 5 LaMoure stays unbeaten

Fifth-ranked LaMoure remained unbeaten at 4-0 with another strong defensive effort in a 60-47 win over Linton-Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock on Tuesday night.

The Loboes pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring the Lions, 19-13 after leading 23-19 at the break.

Skylar Shockman and Zach Stemen led a balanced LaMoure attack with 13 points each. Brady and Tyler Thielges added 11.

Ryan Dralle carried the load for the Lions with 17 points as they continue to play without standout senior Tanner Purintun, who remains out after suffering a knee injury late in the football season.

LaMoure 60, Linton-Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock 47

LaMoure 13 23 45 60

Linton-HMB 11 19 32 47

LaMoure —Jared Meiklejohn 2, Skylar Shockman 13, Kenny Hodem 1, Brady Thielges 11, Tyler Thielges 11, Tanner Carlson 9, Zach Stemen 13. Totals: 23 FG, Three-pointers: B.Thielges, Carlson, Stemen, 5-7 FT, 16 Fouls.

Linton-Hazelton-Moffit —Travis Baumiller 2, Tyler Humann 2, Ryan Dralle 17, Jonathon Purintun 3, Cody Sehn 9, Nathan Weiser 4, Mason Ryckman 8, Ryan Schneider 2. Totals: 17 FG, Three-pointers: Sehn 1, Purintun, 7-12 FT, 12 Fouls.

Dakota Prairie 67, NR-S 65, 2 OTs

Dakota Prairie and New Rockford-Sheyenne needed two extra frames to settle it, but the Knights outscored the Rockets 7-5 in the second overtime to escape with a 67-65 victory Tuesday night.

The Rockets led 36-30 at halftime, but the Knights were in front after three. It was tied 56-56 after four quarters and 60-60 after one OT.

Eli Kueber led the Knights with 22 points, but got plenty of help from Bryce Messner (18 points) and Dylan Gillett (16).

Mason Haley continued his hot shooting, pouring in a game-high 29 points for the Rockets. Chance LaBrie added 11.

Dakota Prairie 67, New Rockford-Sheyenne 65, 2 OTs

Dakota Prairie 13 30 50 56 60 67

New Rockford-Shey. 11 36 49 56 60 65

Dakota Prairie —Dylan Gillett 16, Kasey Flaagan 2, Dalton Flaagan 4, Logan Lund 2, Christopher Brogdon 3, Bryce Messner 18, Eli Kueber 22. Totals: 22 FG, Three-pointers: 0, 7-11 FT, 19 Fouls.

New Rockford-Sheyenne —Mason Haley 29, Ethan Haley 7, Cobey Allmaras 7, Josh Edmonson 2, Nick Throlson 1, Jacob Lommen 8, Chance LaBrie 11. Totals: 16 FG, Three-pointers: M.Haley 3, LaBrie 2, Edmonson, 15-21 FT, 16 Fouls.

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