The Pierre Governor girls basketball team is back in the state tournament for the second straight year as last year’s runner up will be looking to get back to the title game again and start with Jefferson in the first round.
The two teams met just two weeks ago with the Governors beating the Cavaliers in Sioux Falls with a 51-47 win. The Govs played one of its best defensive games of the year and was able to knock down some big shots, but this afternoon Pierre needs more of the same in the 4-5 matchup. Brinley Altenburg leads Jefferson with 17.6 points per game while Jaidyn Dunn is averaging 12.1 points. Reese Terwilliger, one of the seniors for Pierre says she expects Jefferson to come out aggressive…
Senior Aleise Christopherson says this Govs team achieved a goal of getting back to the state tournament…
Senior Ryann Barry says you have to take it one game at a time this tournament…
Kirk Beebout, head coach for the Governors says playing together is key this weekend…
The Governors have tip off scheduled at 1:45 today at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls. Coverage will begin at 1:30 on KCCR and on YouTube at KCCR Sports with Jon Winkler on the call.
