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2A: Top seed Sauk Centre overcomes halftime deficit to defeat Byron

By DAVID LA VAQUE, Star Tribune, 03/14/18, 8:00PM CDT

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The Mainstreeters trailed by nine points before rallying for a 67-61 victory.


Sauk Centrel guard Maesyn Thiesen (23) shoots over a Byron defender in the first half. Photo: LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navidi@startribune.com

Frustrated and a bit rattled, Sauk Centre players were forced to process unusual feelings at halftime.

The undefeated Mainstreeters trailed state tournament newcomer Byron by nine at halftime, then roared back for a 67-61 victory in the Class 2A quarterfinals Wednesday at Target Center.

Byron center Ayoka Lee, a 6-5 force, tormented the No. 1 seed Mainstreeters (31-0) throughout the first half. She scored 15 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and blocked seven shots. In the second half, Sauk Centre stepped up its vaunted transition game to beat Lee down the floor and minimize her considerable presence.

First report

A 67-61 victory for No. 1 seed Sauk Centre (31-0) did not come easily.

Byron (19-11) proved a worthy Class 2A state tournament quarterfinal opponent Wednesday, leading 34-25 at halftime.

But the Mainstreeters roared back to advance to Friday’s semifinals.

Check back later for more on the game.

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