The big four schools in Bismarck battled it out at the Bismarck Civic Center, with a few comeback efforts falling short.
On the girls’ side, Century was holding a 14-point lead in the second half, before the Demons cut the lead to two with a few minutes remaining. However, the Patriots held them off, winning 53-49. Legacy defeated St. Mary’s in the other match up, 60-52.
The script was flipped for the Century boys, where Cade Feeney had a chance to hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to force overtime. Feeney came up short, and the Demons got the 60-57 win.
In the final game of the evening, Legacy and St. Mary’s needed overtime. Legacy was able to pull out the victory, 63-59.
Elsewhere, the Mandan Braves had a tough time containing the Minot Magicians at home, falling 104-55.
