BOYS
Lower Brule 113, Takini 43
HURON — The Lower Brule Sioux, ranked fourth in the latest S.D. High School Class “B” rankings, had no problem with the Takini Skyhawks in the Dakota Oyate Challenge Thursday morning, racing to a 113-43 win at Huron Arena.
Gavin Thigh had 34 points to lead the Sioux, who also got 20 points off the bench from Tate Elk Soldier. Brian LaRoche, Jr., scored 19 and Haepi Elk Soldier chipped in 11.
Redick Curley led the Skyhawks with 16 points, while Logan Quilt netted 11.
Lower Brule 57 113
Takini 15 43
Lower Brule (10-3): Lane Gray 4 0-0 8; Brian LaRoche, Jr., 7 2-2 19; Gavin Thigh 14 1-1 34; EJ Langdeau 3 2-2 8; Tayshawn Battese 4 0-0 9; Haepi Elk Soldier 4 0-0 11; Eden Thigh, 1 0-0 2; Tate Elk Soldier 10 0-0 20; Elliot LaRoche 0 2-3 2. Totals: 47 7-8 113.
Takini (1-9): Logan Quilt 5 1-2 11; CJ Pederson 2 0-0 4; Kyson Crow Ghost 2 1-2 5; Redick Curley 7 1-3 16; Damian Yellow Owl 1 0-0 2; Landon Dupris 1 0-0 3; Jamiah Dupris 1 0-0 2. Totals: 19 3-7 43.
Lower Brule’s Brian LaRoche Jr. puts up a shot during a Dakota Oyate Challenge game against Takini on Thursday at Huron Arena.
Crazy Horse 78, Wakpala 67
The Crazy Horse Chiefs raced to a comfortable 19-point halftime lead, then had to hold on in the second half to defeat the Wakpala Sioux 78-67, in an opening round game in the boys’ division of the Dakota Oyate Challenge at Huron Arena.
Noah Iron Horse led a balance Chiefs’ attack with 16 points in the game, while Hyden Martin and Larry Romero, Jr., came off the Crazy Horse bench to score 12 and 11 points, respectively, and Trey Lamont netted 11 points as well, as the Chiefs improve to 9-3 with the win.
Wakpala, which falls to 4-8 with the loss, was led by Ashtyn Kills Small and Zachary Moran, each with 19 points, while Lane Cadotte chipped in 11 for the Sioux.
Crazy Horse 46 78
Wakpala 25 67
Crazy Horse (9-3): Richard Pumpkin Seed 2 2-3 7; Donnie Ghost Song 3 0-0 8; Trey Lamont 4 2-2 11; Noah Iron Horse 5 4-5 16; LeBron White Eagle 3 1-2 7; Hyden Martin 5 0-0 12; Larry Romero, Jr. 4 0-0 11; Devaugh Milk 2 1-1 6. Totals: 28 10-13 78.
Wakpala (4-8): Lane Cadotte 4 0-0 11; Ashtyn Kills Small 7 5-8 19; Wakiya Plenty Chief 3 1-3 7; Antoine Mellette 1 0-0 2; Zachary Moran 7 1-2 19; Ean Black Fox 0 0-1 0; Jacob Moran 1 2-2 4; Keenan Finley 2 1-2 5. Totals: 24 10-18 67.
Omaha Nation 87, Flandreau Indian School 55
HURON — The Omaha Nation Chiefs jumped out quickly and coasted to an 87-55 win over the Flandreau Indian School Indians in the boys’ bracket of the Dakota Oyate Challenge at Huron Arena Thursday afternoon.
Keigan Parker scored 24 points to lead the Chiefs, while Keithin Miller added 19 and Avander Parker-Galvin came off the bench to net 11, as Omaha Nation converted 11 three point field goals.
L’trell Brother Of All scored a game-high 25 points to lead the Indians in the scorebook, while teammates Malik Longie and Lavelle Fights Over each chipped in 10 points.
Omaha Nation moves to the championship semifinals where the Chiefs will face Crazy Horse, while FIS will take on Wakpala in the consolation round.
Omaha Nation 64 87
Flandreau Indian School 30 55
Omaha Nation (3-4): Kenyon White Eyes 1 0-0 2; Keithin Miller 8 0-0 19; Caron Saunsoci 2 0-0 4; Jonny Walker 3 2-2 9; Keigan Parker 10 2-2 24; Aundres McCauley 0 2-2 2; Tayven Wolfe 3 2-3 8; Kendrick Grant 1 0-0 3; Avander Parker-Galvin 4 0-0 11; Hugo Parker 2 0-0 5. Totals: 32 8-9 87.
Flandreau Indian School (2-5): Malik Longie 3 2-2 10; L’Trell Brother Of All 10 1-1 25; Lavelle Fights Over 4 2-4 10; Darren Vasquez 1 0-0 2; Elijah Chief Eagle 3 0-0 8. Totals: 21 5-7 55.
Logan Quilt of Takini drives against Tate Elk Soldier of Lower Brule during their Dakota Oyate Challenge game Thursday at Huron Arena.
Marty 84, Tiospaye Topa 59
The Marty Braves got 23 points from Benicio Zephier to lead five scorers in double figures to defeat the Tiospay Topa Thunderhawks 84-59 Thursday in opening round action of the Dakota Oyate Challenge at Huron Arena.
The Braves also got 16 points from Julius Brugular. Greg Zephier added 15 points, Kizer Ashes chipped in 12 points, and Terrill Rave put in 11 points for Marty, who moves to 5-4.
The Thunderhawks fall to 7-3 despite a game-high 27 points from Kristapher Meeter. Jorge Hawk added 13 points.
Marty will play Lower Brule at 6 p.m. Friday while Tiospaye Topa will tip off with Takini at 10:30 a.m.
Tiospaye Topa 30 59
Marty 51 84
Tiospaye Topa (7-3): Kristapher Meeter 11 2-3 27, Jakolby Rousseau 4 1-4 8, Jorge Hawk 6 1-1 13, Bailey Hall 0 2-2 2, Kaden Rousseau 1 0-0 2, Jesse Talks 0 0-2 0, Dennis Sand III 2 3-4 7. Totals: 24 8-13 59.
Marty (5-4): Greg Zephier 6 0-0 15, Kizer Ashes 6 0-1 12, Benicio Zephier 10 0-0 23, Julius Brugular 8 0-0 16, Terrill Rave 5 1-1 11, Tate Bair 1 0-0 2, Amaziah Zephier 1 0-0 2, Lane Carter 1 0-0 3. Totals: 38 1-2 84.
Girls
Omaha Nation 72, Takini 34
The Omaha Nation Lady Chiefs soared past the Takini Lady Skyhawks 72-34 in the opening game of the girls’ bracket at the Dakota Oyate Challenge Thursday at Huron Arena.
The Lady Chiefs cruised to a 45-16 lead at the break.
Tylisha McCauley led Omaha Nation with 14 points, while both Latecia Contreras and Sylvia Valentino netted 11.
Halo Waloke led Takini with 14 points, with Aneisha Hayes chipping in nine.
Omaha Nation 45 72
Takini 16 34
Omaha Nation: Latecia Contreras 4 0-0 11; Tylisha McCanlay 7 0-0 14; Kaelynne Wolfe 4 0-0 8; Dema Walker 3 1-4 7; Sylvia Valentino 4 3-3 11; Taylece McCauley 3 1-2 7; MyLeigh Freemong 0 1-2 1; Tavey Sheridan 1 0-0 2; Mikkel Parker 1 2-2 5; JaiLeigh Harlan 2 0-0 4; Dailene Walker 1 0-0 2. Totals: 30 8-13 72.
Takini (1-9): Halo Waloke 6 0-2 14; Jai’Enna Big Eagle 2 1-4 5; Annatia Hayes 1 0-0 2; Anessa One Skunk 2 0-2 4; Aneisha Hayes 4 1-2 9.
Sylvia Valentino of Omaha Nation puts up a shot as Aneisha Hayes of Takini defends during their Dakota Oyate Challenge game Thursday at Huron Arena.
Lower Brule 81, Crazy Horse 9
The Lower Brule Lady Sioux cruised to an 81-9 opening round win over the Crazy Horse Lady Chiefs at the Dakota Oyate Challenge Thursday.
Lael Middletent scored 24 points and Brilyn LaRoche added 16 to lead the Lady Sioux to the win and a berth in tonight’s championship semifinal.
Tonia Yellow Elk led the Lady Chiefs with five points in the contest.
Crazy Horse 3 9
Lower Brule 37 81
Lower Brule (6-5): Brilyn LaRoche 8 0-0 16; Kaitlyn Thompson 3 1-2 8; Lae Middletent 12 0-0 24; Alyssia Fire Cloud 3 0-0 6; Courtney Traversie 1 0-0 2; Jesse Estes 1 0-0 2; Laila Wells 3 1-2 7; Tory Grassrope 1 0-0 2; LaMaria Middletent 2 0-2 4; Janice Ziegler 1 0-1 2; Traylynn LaRoche 2 1-2 6; Shreya LaRoche 1 0-0 2. Totals 38 3-9 81.
Crazy Horse (2-9): Alyssa Brewer 1 0-0 2; Tonia Yellow Elk 2 0-0 5; DeYani Red Bear 1 0-0 2. Totals: 4 0-0 9.
Wakpala 67, Tiospaye Topa 50
HURON — The Wakpala Lady Sioux raced to a huge 29-point halftime cushion, then watched the Tiospaye Tope Thunderhawks close the margin in the second half, as the Lady Sioux held on for a 67-50 win in the opening round of the girls’ Dakota Oyate Challenge at Huron Arena.
Tylene Hawk Bear laced the nets for 26 points for Wakpala, while Kadence Transgrud added 17 and Tyrianna Hawk Bear netted 16 in the contest.
Leilani Bowker topped the scoring columns for the Thunderhawks with 17 points, while teammates K’luana Buffalo and Kaylynn Holy Bear scored 16 and 10, respectively.
Wakpala, now 7-7, will face the Lower Brule Lady Sioux in the championship semifinals tonight, while the Thunderhawks fall into the consolation round, where they will face Crazy Horse this morning.
Wakpala 42 67
Tiospaye Topa 13 50
Wakpala (7-7): Tylene Hawk Bear 10 1-2 26; Kadence Transgrud 7 2-2 17; Tyrianna Hawk Bear 8 0-1 16; Meika McKee 1 0-0 2; Danica Demarrias 2 0-0 5; Raeann Moran 0 1-2 1. Totals: 28 4-7 67.
Tiospaye Topa (7-5): Leilani Bowker 8 1-2 17; Kaylynn Holy Bear 4 1-2 10; Pamela Meeter 4 1-2 9; K’luana Buffalo 8 0-4 16. Totals: 23 3-10 50.
Takini’s Jai’ enna Big Eagle puts up a shot against and Omaha Nation defender during their Dakota Oyate Challenge game Thursday at Huron Arena.
Marty 52, Flandreau Indian School 27
The Marty Lady Braves used a 31-11 second half to secure a 52-27 victory over the Flandreau Indian School Lady Indians Thursday at Huron Arena in opening round action at the Dakota Oyate Challenge.
Hawk Bair dropped in 20 points for the Lady Braves as Marty moves to 2-7. Rozario Zephier added 10 points.
The Lady Indians fell to 0-6. Niyah Sierra led Flandreau Indian School with 10 points.
Marty will play Omaha Nation Friday at 3 p.m. while Flandreau Indian School will battle Takini in the first game of the day at 9 a.m. Friday.
Flandreau Indian School 16 27
Marty 21 52
Flandreau Indian School (0-6): Angie Bell 1 1-2 4, Haley Schmieg 2 1-5 5, Lucy Kohl 1 0-1 2, Mashyla Main 0 4-8 4, Niyah Sierra 4 0-0 10, Vivica Blacksmith 0 2-6 2. Totals: 8 8-22 27.
Marty (2-7): Neveah Medicine Horn 2 0-0 4, Hawk Bair 8 2-4 20, Genesis Patterson 3 0-0 6, Jayla Bruquler 3 0-0 8, Rozario Zephier 3 3-6 10, J’Liyah Leighton 0 0-4 0, Constance Holiday 0 0-1 0, Zoe Waln 1 0-0 2, Jalese Bruguler 1 0-0 2. Totals: 21 5-15 52.
