Bulldogs end season at divisional tourney

The Bulldogs headed into the Southern C Divisional as a three seed after an exciting consolation win over Broadus at districts. In their tourney opener they played Park City. Blue was down only 5 at the half, but couldn't keep pace after that. It was a close game until late when the Dogs were forced to foul. Park City eventually won by 16. The Dogs shot 1-15 from three-point land, 15-52 (29 percent) on field goals and 8-20 on free throws. They committed 17 turnovers compared to 20 for the Panthers. Mick O'Connor led the way for CCHS with 20 points and 8 rebounds.

CCHS 11 20 29 39

Park City 14 25 38 55

CCHS, Mick O'Connor 20, Jared Pardee 12, Caleb Fix 3, Wyatt Kittelmann 2, Seth Kennedy 2

Park City: Connor McNeil 24, Austin Popp 10, Garrett McMillen 7, Seth Popp 6, Austin Dennis 4, Tucker Johnstone 2, Tristen Johnstone 2

In loser-out action the next morning, CCHS defeated Broadview/Lavina. Blue shot better on free throws (8-13) and field goals (19-44). O'Connor played all 32 minutes and finished with 19 points and 15 rebounds. Senior Caleb Fix finished with 9 points and 5 rebounds. Jared Pardee had 13 points and 10 turnovers.

CCHS 14 28 37 48

Broadview/Lavina 15 20 31 39

CCHS: Mick O'Connor 19, Jared Pardee 13, Caleb Fix 9, Wyatt Kittelmann 5, Tuner Tooke 2

Braodview/Lavina: Aidan Payne 17, Cameron Hickson 8, Rod Schaff 8, Lane Fiske 6

CCHS had a fourth matchup on the season with Wibaux on Saturday morning for a chance to get to the consolation game. CCHS beat Wibaux in both regular season games, but lost to the Longhorns at the district tournament. Wibaux evened the season series and ended the Bulldogs' season with an 11 point victory. CCHS had a two-point lead early in the first quarter, but after that, the Longhorns led the rest of the way.

The Dogs shot 13-54 (24 percent) from the field. Wibaux shot 14-43 (33 percent). Blue went 6 of 9 on free throws while Wibaux went 13 of 19. O'Connor led the Bulldogs in points (16) and rebounds (10). Tel Lunde scored 16 for the Longhorns and Cobe Begger added 14.

Throughout the tournament, O'Connor averaged 18.5 points and 11 rebounds per game.

CCHS 6 19 21 35

Wibaux 13 21 29 46

CCHS: Mick O'Connor 16, Jared Pardee 7, Caleb Fix 6, Turner Tooke 3, Wyatt Kittelmann 3

Wibaux: Tel Lunde 16, Cobe Begger 14, Chance Larson 8, Cade Dschaak 5, Colten Miske 3