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Lady Warriors edge Minneapolis North 73-71 at 2018 Super 60 Showcase - P2

MINNEAPOLIS - Alexis Desjarlait scored 29 points and Gericka Kingbird knocked down 2 huge free throws with 4 seconds left on the clock in a tied game to seal the deal, as the Lady Warriors win 73-71 at the 2018 Super 60 Showcase.

The Lady Warriors came out of the gate swinging in their game with Minneapolis North on Saturday, January 13, 2018, with Autumn Holthusen, Angel McClain and Alexis Desjarlait each hitting 3-pointers, Desjarlait another 2 points followed by Gericka Kingbird to lead 13-2.

But Minneapolis North clawed back to take the lead at with over 7 minutes to go in the first half, and it was back and forth pretty much until Red Lake regained the lead and Desjarlait hit another 3-bagger to end the half 34-31, Red Lake.

The Warriors kept their pace and were leading 59-49 at one point, and 63-51, only to see Minneapolis North come back and go on a run to trail 66-63.

With Red Lake leading 71-69 and 21 seconds left in the game, Minneapolis North was fouled at their end, missed both freethrows but got the rebound and put-back to tie the game, 71-71.

On the ensuing charge down the court to their end with just 4 seconds left, Gericka Kingbird was fouled and that sent her to the line for a one-and-one. She hit the first and second, putting the Lady Warriors back on top 73-71.

After a timeout was taken by Minneapolis North, they brought the ball down but a shot from half-court was nowhere near the basket, giving Red Lake the win.

Desjarlait led Red Lake with 29 points on the afternoon, Angel McClain added 14, Gericka Kingbird nailed 12, Kelanna McClain had 8, Autumn Holthusen 7.and KayLynn Chaboyea 3.

The win gives the Lady Warriors a 12-2 record on the year and will play in the Dream Classic IV on Monday against Washburn.

That game will also be televised online at: http://mn.prepspotlight.tv/MSHSL/GameStream/3280 at 12:45 PM.

 

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