BROOKINGS, SD (MITCHELLNOW) Mount Vernon/Plankinton’s 1-2 punch of Reagan Rus and Emilee Fox combined for 50 points as the Lady Titans lead from start to finish in their 60-49 win over Region 5A foe and rival Hanson to claim seventh place at the 2024 Class A State Girls Basketball Tournament in Brookings.
Rus erupted for 28 points and six assists to lead MVP. Fox ended her fabulous high school career by dumping in 22 points, seven rebounds and two assists. MVP ended their season with a 19-7 overall record. Fox and Rus were also named to the Class A All-Tourney Team as well.
Hanson’s Eliza Oltmanns capped off a tremendous state tournament for her with 14 points and nine rebounds. Taziah Hawkins made three 3-pointers scoring 13 points, and Alyssa Moschell chipped in with 10 points and six rebounds. Hanson ended their season with a record of 17-8 overall.
Mount Vernon/Plankinton’s Emilee Fox won the Spirit of Su Award, and the Hanson Beavers Cheerleaders won the Spirit of Six Award on Championship Saturday night.