OAKES, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Oakes Tornadoes had another strong defensive performance with four different players with at least 15 digs and Sadie Hansen nearly had a triple-double as the fifth ranked Tornadoes moved on to the Region 3 semifinals with a 3-0 (25-19, 25-21, 25-22) win over Strasburg-Zeeland Tuesday night at the Tornado Gym.

Hansen just missed a triple-double with nine kills, 13 assists, five blocks and a team high 21 digs. Abby Cox had four kills, a team high 16 assists, three blocks and seven digs. Laikyn Roney had a double-double with a team high 10 kills and 20 digs. Grace Day had eight kills and 17 assists. Aspen Hill had 15 digs.

With the win, the Tornadoes set up a rematch with Linton/HMB in the semifinals. The Lions had no trouble with Ellendale winning 25-9, 25-7 and 25-13.

The top ranked Lions swept the Tornadoes on October 15 when they were #1 and Oakes was #2 in the state.

Scores from Region 3 Tuesday

Linton/HMB def. Ellendale 25-9, 25-7, 25-13

Oakes def. Strasburg-Zeeland 25-19, 25-21, 25-22

Carrington def. Napoleon/Gackle-Streeter, 28-26, 20-25, 25-18, 25-18

South Border def. LaMoure/Litchville-Marion, 25-23, 24-26, 25-19, 7-25, 15-10

Semifinals on Thursday

Oakes @ Linton/HMB – 7PM (KDDR 1220 AM/95.9 FM The Tornado)

South Border @ Carrington – 7pm (KDAK 1600 AM/100.1 FM The Cardinal)