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The Oaks high school boys basketball team started with a 19-0 lead and never look back in a 79-34 victory at home Friday night against Midkota/Kensel in Class B District 5 play.

The Tornadoes (10-4 3-2 District 5) had a 21-4 lead after the first eight minutes while the Mustangs didn’t eclipse the 20 point mark until late in the third quarter. Brody Bartholomew had a season high 17 points for Oakes, 14 of those in the first half. Tristan Meyer netted 16 points; also a season high.

Midkota/Kensel (o-16 0-4 District 5) did not score their first points until 2:40 left in the first quarter. Joseph Vollmer lead the way with 12 points.

Oakes will host Carrington (10-4, 4-0 District 5) on Tuesday February 10. Coverage on KDDR-AM 1220/95.9 FM, KDAK-AM 1600 and NewsDakota.com starting at 7:15 p.m.