Basketball Daily Recap (12/19): Beckman Leads St. Mary, Aslesen Earns 26-11 Double-Double

Boys

St. Mary 60, De Smet 56

The Cardinals became the first Class B team to defeat the Bulldogs since 2020 by utilizing great perimeter defense.

Trevon Beckman headlined the effort with 23 points and 8 rebounds while teammate Lincoln LeBrun complimented with 16 points.

For the Bulldogs, Tom Aughenbaugh hit 6 threes on his way to 24 points, while Trace Van Regenmorter (14 pts) and George Jensen (11 pts) reached double figures.

Hanson 59, K/WL 45

Blake Leiferman continued his excellent run to begin the season with a 21-16 double-double in the loss.

Girls

Howard 51, Freeman 47

Abby Aslesen made 14 free throws to help elevate the Tigers to the victory. The senior finished with 26 points and 11 rebounds in the win, while Liz Albrecht scored 11.

For the Flyers, Ashlin Jacobsen led with 17 points and Cami Fransen chipped in 11.

St. Mary 46, De Smet 35

Jenna Miller finished with 17 points to help the Cardinals earn the sweep. Hazel Luethmers led the Bulldogs with 25.

Warner 48, Northwestern 40

Stacia Carda dropped 16 points to lead the Monarchs to the rivalry victory.

Kyra Marcuson and Lauren Marcuson each pitched in 9 points for the victors, while Adriana Ratigan scored 15 in the loss.