Spuds boys basketball wins in a romp over Rogers in Section 8-4A quarterfinals

Brainerd upsets Sauk Rapids-Rice in Section 8-4A boys basketball quarterfinal

SAUK RAPIDS — The Brainerd boys basketball team came from 18 points down in the second half to beat Sauk Rapids-Rice 71-66 in a Section 8-4A quarterfinal game on Wednesday, March 5, in Sauk Rapids. The Warriors (14-13), the fifth seed in the section, advance to play No. 1 St. Michael-Albertville (17-9) at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, in St. Michael. The Storm finished their season 21-6. ]]>

Spuds boys basketball wins in a romp over Rogers in Section 8-4A quarterfinals

MOORHEAD — The Moorhead Spuds opened the section tournament on a high note. The No. 2-seeded Moorhead rolled past No. 7 Rogers 88-61 in the Minnesota boys basketball Section 8-4A quarterfinals on Wednesday night at Moorhead High School. Spuds forward Reign Battle led the charge offensively with 33 points. “Our offense (was) able to move the ball and give me the ball,” Battle said of his performance. “(We were) able to finish around the rim.” Th…