Pairings are now finalized for next week's Class A and Class B boys' basketball state tournaments. The Class A tourney will be in Rapid City March 14-16, while the Class B tournament will be at Wachs Arena in Aberdeen March 14-16.
Here is a look at the opening round pairings:
Class A State Tournament at Rapid City
8 Vermillion (16-7) vs. 1 Sioux Falls Christian (23-0), Noon (MDT)
5 Dakota Valley (20-3) vs. 4 Pine Ridge (21-1), 1:45 p.m. (MDT)
7 Groton (19-4) vs. 2 Hamlin (20-3), 6 p.m. (MDT)
6 Rapid City Christian (20-3) vs. 3 Sioux Valley (21-2), 7:45 p.m. (MDT)
Class B State Tournament at Aberdeen
8 Viborg-Hurley (18-5) vs. 1 White River (21-2), Noon
5 Howard (20-3) vs. 4 Wessington Springs (22-2), 1:45 p.m.
7 Gregory (19-4) vs. 2 De Smet (20-3) 6 p.m.
6 Leola-Frederick (22-1) vs. 3 Castlewood (20-3), 7:45 p.m.
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