North Border's defense a difference-maker in near perfect season

North Border's defense a difference-maker in near perfect season

GRAND FORKS — On March 3, North Border boys basketball lost a District 3 tournament game to Park River/Fordville-Lankin. The score? 65-64. That game is the Eagles’ only loss this season — and just the fourth time North Border allowed over 60 points to an opponent this season. North Border, which holds opponents to 48.7 points per game on average, will play Westhope/Newburg in the North Dakota Division B boys basketball state tournament at 8:15 p…