The Sully Buttes Chargers girls and boys teams traveled to Mobridge Thursday night, and came away with losses to the talented Tigers. The girls started slow and never recovered, falling 61-34 while the boys faced a red hot shooting Tiger squad and dropped a 75-59 decision.
The Charger girls trailed 15-4 after one quarter, and 26-13 at the half. Sully Buttes got into game rhythm midway through the contest, but Mobridge-Pollock hit the gas in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Chargers 23-9 to help seal the victory. The Tigers had three players in double figures, with Blake Thompson leading with 21 while Charley Henderson and Tegan Konold each adding 11 for 14-2 Mobridge Pollock. The Chargers were once again led in scoring by Payge Bakker who also finished her night scoring 21 points, and was the only scorer in double figures for 7-10 Sully Buttes.
In the boys game, both teams pushed tempo with the Tigers controlling the boards led by 6’6″ center Shane Henderson and red hot shooting from outside hitting for 10 threes. Henderson, a recent signee with SDSU to play football, led with 21 points while Shooter Frederick, yes, that’s his real name, added 20, and Kale Knudson adding 17 for 11-4 Mobridge-Pollock. The Chargers were led by Wesley Wittler, finishing with 22 points while Gavin Colson added 13 and Jett Yackley 10 for 12-4 Sully Buttes.
The Sully Buttes girls will be in action Saturday afternoon at the Warner Classic, taking on the Waverly South Shore Coyotes. Tipoff is set for 2:30, with a 2:15 pregame on Country 95.3FM. DT Meyer will provide the call. The girls and boys will both be at Sunshine Bible Academy next Tuesday for a doubleheader, which will not be broadcast.
