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Opening round scores from all three boys state basketball tournaments

Semi-finals are tonight in Sioux Falls, Rapid City and Aberdeen.

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Action from the Class AA boys state basketball quarterfinal game between the Yankton Bucks and the Sioux Falls Washington Warriors on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Summit Arena in Rapid City.
Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic

MITCHELL — Here's a look at the South Dakota state high school boys basketball scoreboard from Thursday, March 16, 2023:

Class AA

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Sioux Falls Jefferson defeats Harrisburg 53-41. Yankton defeats Sioux Falls Washington 58-51. Sioux Falls Lincoln defeats Sioux Falls Roosevelt 56-48.

Thursday’s scores

Mitchell 60 Pierre 51

Sioux Falls Jefferson 53, Harrisburg 41

Sioux Falls Lincoln 56, Sioux Falls Roosevelt 48

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Yankton 58, Sioux Falls Washington 51

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Mitchell (18-4) faces off with No. 2 Sioux Falls Lincoln at 8:45 p.m. Central on Friday.

Friday’s semifinals

No. 4 Yankton (17-5) vs. No. 1 Sioux Falls Jefferson (20-2), 7 p.m.

No. 3 Mitchell (18-4) vs. No. 2 Sioux Falls Lincoln (19-3), 8:45 p.m.

Friday’s consolation round

No. 9 Harrisburg (14-8) vs. No. 5 Sioux Falls Washington (15-7), 1 p.m.

No. 6 Pierre (14-8) vs. No. 7 Sioux Falls Roosevelt (13-9), 2:45 p.m.

As the No. 1 Cavaliers downed Harrisburg to advance to Friday night’s semifinals, the South Dakota State football signee posted 18 points, eight rebounds, two steals and a block.

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Class A

Thursday’s scores

Dakota Valley 80, Hot Springs 47

Elk Point-Jefferson 53, St. Thomas More 50

Hamlin 72, Sioux Valley 64

Sioux Falls Christian 83, Mount Vernon/Plankinton 55

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The Chargers are making their first state tournament appearance in boys basketball in 30 years, representing the district which includes Hayti, Hazel, Lake Norden and Bryant.

Friday’s semifinals

No. 5 Hamlin (20-3) vs. No. 1 Dakota Valley (24-0), 6 p.m.

No. 3 Sioux Falls Christian (20-4) vs. No. 7 Elk Point-Jefferson (18-5), 7:45 p.m.

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Friday’s consolation round

No. 8 Hot Springs (19-5) vs. No. 4 Sioux Valley (21-3), noon.

No. 6 Mount Vernon/Plankinton (18-6) vs. No. 2 St. Thomas More (20-3), 1:45 p.m.

Class B

Thursday’s scores

Aberdeen Christian 57, Ethan 47

De Smet 51, Aberdeen Christian 47

Lower Brule 67, Castlewood 55

White River 72, Faith 56

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“It’s just how we’ve always played,” coach Brian LaRoche Sr. said of his starters. “They know what’s up. They know the mismatches, they read them, they talk. That’s how this thing is designed.”

Friday’s semifinals

No. 5 White River (20-4) vs. No. 1 Lower Brule (21-3), 6 p.m.

No. 3 De Smet (21-3) vs. No. 2 Aberdeen Christian (22-2), 7:45 p.m.

Friday’s consolation round

No. 8 Castlewood (18-6) vs. No. 4 Faith (22-2), noon.

No. 6 Viborg-Hurley (20-4) vs. No. 7 Ethan (20-4), 1:45 p.m.

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