Eagles pop the Kernels

The Aberdeen Central Golden Eagles ended nine years of frustration Saturday night by defeating perennial powerhouse Mitchell 46-41 at the Civic Arena. The victory is the first over the Kernels since October 3, 1987. The Eagles led the entire game, leading 12-7 at the end of one quarter and 21-20 at halftime. Senior Jen Murphy scored 6 points in a Central 10-0 run to start the second half stretching the lead to 31-20. However, Mitchell managed to claw back into the game, and pulled to within one, 36-35, on a three point play by Brandi Morgan with 6:11 left to play in the game. The Eagles put the game away down the stretch, hitting clutch free throws and making key stops on the defensive end. Katie Norman went 4-4 from the line in the last 40 seconds to ice the win for the Eagles, who improve to 3-0 on the season. Things do not get any easier for the Golden Eagles who host unbeaten Yankton next Friday night in a game that will give one team the outright lead in the race for the ESD title.

Boxscore:

Aberdeen Central: Sillman 2 2-7 7, Norman 2 6-7 11, L. Graf 1 0-0 2, Murphy 5 8-10 18, E. Graf 1 1-2 3, Goodman 1 1-3 3, Burgard 1 0-0 2 Three point goals: Norman, Sillman

Mitchell: Hoffman 1 1-3 3, Morgan 11 1-1 24, McGregor 2 2-2 6, Theeler 3 0-0 6, Callies 0 0-2 0, Crago 1 0-0 2 Three point goals: Morgan

Fouled out: none. Total fouls: Aberdeen Central 14, Mitchell 17, Rebounds: Aberdeen Central 24(Murphy 11), Mitchell 24(Morgan 12). Turnovers: Aberdeen Central 12, Mitchell 17. JV game: Aberdeen Central(1-0) 45-38 Sophomore game: Aberdeen Central(2-1) 47-14.

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