Carrington win boys hoops opener

Carrington came out of the gate strong to start the 2012-13 Class B boys basketball season.

The Cardinals had four players in double-digit scoring on their home floor on Friday night, as they cruised past Dakota Prairie by the final of 72-37.

Scott Burnhan led the way for Carrington with 16 points, while Seth Abaurrea tossed in 15, Taylor Skytland scored 13 and Tysen Rosenau threw in 10. The Cards led the rebounding battle 30-17, but struggled from 3-point range, going 0-for-7 from behind the arc as a team.

Bryce Messner paced the Knights scoring 11 points.

Carrington 72, Dakota Prairie 37

Dakota Prairie 8 25 31 37

Carrington 12 23 44 27

Dakota Prairie — Bryce Messner 11, Ethan Gillett 7, Dalton Flaagen 6, Devin Fitcher 5, Kasey Flaagen 4, Colton Anderson 3, Braden Henningsgard 3, Caleb Quanbeck 2. Totals: 14-45 FG, 10-22 FT, 23 fouls (Messner). Three-pointers: Gillett 2, Fitcher 1.

Carrington — Scott Burnham 16, Seth Abaurrea 15, Taylor Skytland 13, Tysen Rosenau 10, Cole Hendrickson 8, Casey Murphy 5, Austin Johnson 4, Alex Nelson 1. Totals: 31-63 FG, 10-25 FT, 17 fouls.

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