Check out scores and photos from state boys basketball: STM falls in a shocker at the buzzer
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The State ‘A’ boys basketball tournament tipped off Thursday in Sioux Falls.
St. Thomas More was looking to win their first state title since 2012.
This year, the Cavaliers entered as the No. 2 seed with a record of 20-2.
However, Elk Point – Jefferson upset the Cavaliers in the opening round, 53-50.
St. Thomas More’s Caleb Hollenbeck hit a three pointer with 3.8 seconds remaining to tie the game up at 50 a piece.
But then Devon Schmitz knocked down a three at the buzzer to secure the win for Elk Point-Jefferson.
Hollenbeck finished with 32 points to lead all scorers.
State ‘A’ Boys Basketball Tournament
Scores from Thursday, March 16
Dakota Valley 80, Hot Springs 47
Hamlin 72, Sioux Valley 64
Elk Point-Jefferson 53, St. Thomas More 50
SF Christian 83, Mount Vernon/Plankinton 55
State ‘AA’ Boys Basketball Tournament
Scores from Thursday, March 16
SF Jefferson 53, Harrisburg 41
Yankton 58, SF Washington 51
SF Lincoln 56, SF Roosevelt 48
Mitchell 60, Pierre 51
State ‘B’ Boys Basketball Tournament
Scores from Thursday, March 16
Lower Brule 67, Castlewood 55
White River 72, Faith 56
Aberdeen Christian 57, Ethan 47
De Smet 51, Viborg-Hurley 47