As re-matches go, this one was far less dramatic than its predecessor.
White River and Lower Brule met in the semifinals of the Class B Boys' State Basketball Tournament for the second straight year, but Friday’s matchup featured far less angst than last year’s triple-overtime affair.
The result, however, was the same. Lower Brule moved on to its second straight state title game with a 57-49 win over the Tigers.
“It means everything,” said Lower Brule senior Brian LaRoche Jr. “Not many people in our area go to a state championship two times, let alone one time. It feels great.”
While last year’s triple-overtime contest featured its share – and then some – of dramatic moments, Friday’s contest was sedate in comparison. White River closed the first half on a 15-2 run and led 26-22 at the break.
Lower Brule repaid that favor with an 8-0 run in the third quarter to regain the lead.
The Sioux never trailed again.
“Just keep our cool,” LaRoc
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