The Lightning defeated the Grand Forks Flames 42-28 in the final. Earlier, they defeated Thief River Falls and Hawley. Team members are Ann Arnason, Kindra Bloms, Ashley Bogestad, Janelle Crary, Amber Howes, Joni Lindegard, Brynne Wischer and Melissa Wong. Mark Howes is coach. Prairie Rose State Games Basketball Shootout qualifying will be in two area locations this month.
Shooters get one minute to score as many points as they can from marked spots on the court.
Winners advance to the Prairie Rose State Games July 6-8 in Minot. Anderson earns scholarship George Anderson of Leeds, N.D., has earned the first M.J. Lalum scholarhip. Anderson, a multisport athlete, has been a standout in cross country. Runnin' Rebels team members are Tom Naas, Zach Myron, Cody Wilde, Josh Hegg, Casey Nelson, Randy Syrstad, Chris Hagen, Adam Thompson, Evan Johnsen, David Coulter and coaches Chuck Nelson, Troy Coulter and Aaron Nelson. Cyclones team members are Katie Barta, Rachel Conneran, Stef DeVillers, Lindsey Dohn, Angie Haley, Amy Holtan, Molly Nelson, Bryn Putbrese, Becca Swartz and McCall Runck.