Banner boys open subdistricts with win against Knights

Tyson Dahlgrin posted a double-double to lead Banner County to a 44-26 win against South Platte on Monday night in the first round of sub-district play.

The Wildcats (6-13) took on Minatare Tuesday night in the second round of sub-district play.

Dahlgrin led Banner with 16 points and 19 rebounds in the win. Michael McKown added 13 points, while Bryce Olsen chipped in with nine rebounds.

The score was tied 5-all through the first quarter before the Wildcats roared back for an 18-9 halftime lead. They outscored South Platte 20-7 in the third quarter for a 38-16 lead heeding into the fourth quarter.

Score by quarter

SP 5 4 7 10 - 26

Banner 5 13 20 6 - 44

Points

Tyson Dahlgrin 16, Michael McKown 13, Kadan Huber 7, Bryce Olsen 4, Dalton Jordan 4.

Rebounds

Tyson Dahlgrin 19, Bryce Olsen 9, Kadan Huber 5, Michael McKown 2.

Assists

Dalton Jordan 2, Roby Fonseca 1, Michael McKown 1, Bryce Olsen 1, Tyson Dahlgrin 1.

Steals

Tyson Dahlgrin 4, Kadan Huber 3, Michael McKown 3, Roby Fonseca 2, Bryce Olsen 1.

Bayard 63, Banner 35

Banner County wrapped up the regular season last Friday with a 63-35 loss to visiting Bayard.

Bayard jumped out to a 16-5 first quarter lead and held a 27-10 advantage at the break. The Tigers (15-8) outscored the Wildcats 29-10 in the third quarter.

Michael McKown led the team with 19 points, while Tyson Dahlgrin had a team-high 14 rebounds.

Score by quarter

Bayard 16 11 29 7 - 63

Banner 5 5 10 15 - 35

Points

Michael McKown 19, Tyson Dahlgrin 8, Kadan Huber 4, Bryce Olsen 4.

Rebounds

Tyson Dahlgrin 14, Bryce Olsen 7, Michael McKown 4, Kadan Huber 2, Dalton Jordan 1, Roby Fonseca 1.

Assists

Michael McKown 1, Kadan Huber 1.

Steals

Kadan Huber 4, Tyson Dahlgrin 3, Dalton Jordan 1, Roby Fonseca 1, Michael McKown 1.