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Unselfish Eagles looking to build on last year’s finish

Aberdeen Central’s Noah Behrends, right, looks to put up a shot after driving between Sioux Falls Washington’s Tahj Two Bulls, left and Joe Uttecht, center, during a game last season at the Golden Eagles Arena. Behrends is one of four returning starters for the Golden Eagles, who open their season in Rapid City this weekend. Photo by John Davis taken 2/27/2021
They're experienced, they're tall, they're athletic and now the Golden Eagles of Aberdeen Central will be looking to turn last year's lessons into this year's success. The boys' basketball team closed the season on a high note taking fifth place at the Class AA State Tournament and the bulk of the starters are back for the upcoming campaign. Team chemistry will be a huge asset, according to Central coach Brent Norberg. "These guys are so unselfish. All they care about it is trying to win," he said. "When you have that, there’s nobody worried about, 'Hey I want a different role, I want a better different role.' They all know what their role is kind of already and they’ve all worked to improve and do that role better." Look for the Eagles to get out in transition and use their athleticism, something Norberg felt was a key to last year's closing flurry. "It’s fun when you try to play fast. That’s how everybody likes to play. I like to coach it. Sometimes you don’t

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