James Valley Christian 46, Deubrook Area 43
HURON — The James Valley Christian Lady Vikings got a late steal, leading to a layup by Alexa Goertz with 15 seconds to play to take the lead, then two insurance free throws by Kaylie Robinson capped a last-minute comeback and led the Lady Vikes to a 45-42 win over the Deubrook Area Dolphins Friday night, at the JVC Gymnasium.

JVC had a 6-0 mini-run to open the second quarter and held that advantage until the end of the third quarter, when Deubrook Area, using the solid inside game of Kadence Bowne, closed the period on a 5-0 run to forge a 35-35 tie headed the the final period.

Riding the crest of the momentum wave, the Dolphins quickly moved out to a 41-36 lead throughout the early part of the fourth quarter, and it was only when the Lady Vikings’ press began to pay dividends, that they were able to claw their way back into contention, setting the stage for a wild finish.

Robinson led all scorers with 22 points for the Lady Vikes, while Goertz added 16. JVC had one fewer three point field goal, but five more two-pointers, as many of their points came in the paint off Deubrook Area turnovers.

Bowne scored 20 points, doing half her damage at the charity stripe, where she was 10-for-12 in the contest. Matte Bauman added 10 for Deubrook Area, which falls to 4-6 with the loss.

JVC improves to 4-3 on the season and travels to Oldham/Ramona-Rutland on Tuesday, before opening play in the mid-season 281 Conference on Friday in Wolsey.

Deubrook Area     16 21 35 43
James Valley Christian    16 27 35 46

DEUBROOK AREA (4-6): Delaney Pedersen 2 0-0 6; Kadence Bowne 5 10-12 20; Matte Bauman 3 2-2 10; Mataya Gouns 2 1-1 5. Totals: 12 13-15 43

JAMES VALLEY CHRISTIAN (4-3): Rhayonna Hood 0 1-2 1; Addyson Knight 0 1-2 1; Alexa Goertz 5 5-6 16; Kaylie Robinson 9 2-2 22; Addison Bartholow 1 2-3 4; Dani Frandsen 1 0-0 2. Totals: 16 11-15 46.

James Valley Christian’s Kaylie Robinson puts up a shot against a Deubrook Area defender during their game Friday at the JVC gym.

Deubrook Area 73, James Valley Christian 42
HURON — The Deubook Area Dolphins used a huge third quarter to break open a close game and cruised home with a 73-42 win over the James Valley Christian Vikings in non-conference boys’ basketball Friday night from the JVC Gymnasium.

The Dolphins led 36-29 at the half, but outscored JVC 18-11 in the third period to pushed the lead into double digits, then capped the contest with a 15-2 fourth quarter to notch the win.

Jake Jorenby torched the twines for 29 points to lead the Dolphins, who also got 14 points from Gavin Landmark and 10 from Landon Johnson.

JVC was led by freshman Davis Chase’s 13 points, while Dax Frandsen added 12.

Deubrook Area improves to 3-4, while JVC falls to 1-4. The Vikings travel to Oldham/Ramona-Rutland on Tuesday night.

Deubrook Area      15 36 58 73
James Valley Christian  12 29 40 42

DEUBROOK AREA (3-4): Josh Moberg 2 0-2 4; Gavin Landmark 5 2-2 14; Jake Jorenby 12 3-4 29; Jace Vomacka 1 0-0 3; Landon Johnson 4 0-0 10; Colton Tooien 2 0-1 4; JP Rogness 2 1-2 6; Isaac Goss 1 0-0 3. Totals: 29 6-11 73.

JAMES VALLEY CHRISTIAN (1-4): Dax Frandsen 4 2-3 12; Isaac Korell 1 1-2 3; Davis Chase 6 1-3 13; Jerrad Wallman 2 5-8 10; Gavin Waldner 2 0-0 4. Totals: 15 9-16 42.

James Valley Christian’s Dax Frandsen handles the ball on the perimeter during a game against Deubrook Area on Friday at the JVC gym.

De Smet 73, Arlington 17
DE SMET — The De Smet Bulldogs scored all the points they would ultimately need in the first quarter Friday night, racing past the Arlington Cardinals 73-17 in boys’ basketball action at the De Smet High School ‘Dog Pound.’

George Jensen and Tom Augenbaugh each tallied 15 points for the Bulldogs, who improve to 7-1 with the win, and Kadyn Fast chipped in 13 points, while Trace Van Regenmorter claimed 10 rebounds.

No statistics were available for Arlington, which falls to 1-4 with the loss.

De Smet is back in action Tuesday, traveling to take on 7-1 Howard.

Arlington       5 12 15 17
De Smet     24 52 65 73

ARLINGTON (1-4):

DE SMET (7-1): George Jensen 6 1-1 15; Tom Augenbaugh 6 1-2 15; Ganon Henrich 1 0-0 2; Kadyn Fast 5 0-0 13; Edger Wilkinson 1 0-0 3; Trace Van Regenmorter 3 0-0 7; Noah Luethmers 1 0-0 3; Melville Deloye 1 0-0 2; Grant Wilkinson 4 1-2 9; Tanner Tolzin 2 0-0 4. Totals: 30 3-6 73.