Maddock, N.D. (NewsDakota.com)—Harvey-Wells County (HWC) and Nelson County (NC) advanced to the Region 4 tournament with wins in the final day of the District 7 tournament. HWC picked up a 69-35 win over Warwick and the Chargers of NC knocked off New Rockford-Sheyenne (NRS) 52-37. Second ranked Four Winds defeated Benson County 67-60 in the title game.
The Hornets scored 27 first quarter points, 13 from Kalyn Keller, who finished with a game high 20 points. HWC had a 20-0 run at one point and cruised to the 34 point victory. Rachel Neumiller and Lexi Fike added 10 points each to aid the Hornet win. Abigail Cavanaugh had 12 points for the Warriors and Hillary Archambault added 8 points. The Warriors season ends with a 3-17 record and the Hornets will advance to the Region 4 tournament with an 8-14 record.
The Nelson County Chargers trailed 5-0 early in the opening quarter against the Rockets of New Rockford-Sheyenne and didn’t score until 3:33 of the 1st quarter on a free throw from Nora Johnson. The Chargers outscored the Rockets 20-3 the rest of the first half and led 20-8 at halftime. Johnson scored 15 points to lead the balanced scoring for the Chargers. Marit Ellingson (12), Hollie Emory (10), and Krista Lippert (8) aided the victory. The Rockets were led by Kelsie Belquist with a game high 19 points. The Rockets converted on a meager 7 of 23 free throw attempts (30%) and the Chargers took advantage connecting on 11 of 14 (79%) from the line. The Rockets season ends at 10-10 and the Chargers will advance to the Region 4 tournament with a 11-9 record.
All tournament team:
Kalyn Keller—HWC
Aubrey Kenner—Benson County
Quinn Neppl—Benson County
Ezura Rainbow—-Four Winds-Minn
Myona Dauphinais—Four Winds-Minn
Coach of the Year—-Sean Gourd—Four Winds-Minn
AD of the year—–Rick Smith—-Four Winds-Minn
Senior Athlete of the Year – Ezura Rainbow of Four Winds/Minn. & Quinn Neppl of Benson County
District 7—All District Team
Nelson County—Nora Johnson, Marit Ellingson, and Hollie Emory
Benson County—Deisidy Schwanke and Quinn Neppl
HWC—Lexi Fike and Kalyn Keller
NRS—Kelsie Belquist, Kennedy Demester, and Mya Cudworth
Four Winds-Minn—Mallory Yankton, Mahpiya Jackson, Alionna Lawrence, Ezura Rainbow, and Myona Dauphinais
The Region 4 tournament starts next Monday (21st) at the Sportscenter at Devils Lake High School.