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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Ellendale Cardinal boys basketball team trailed by four at the break, but had successfully weathered a three-point barrage by Oak Grove. Ellendale outscored the Grovers 40-19 over the final 16 minutes to win 78-61 in the Class B 3rd place game. 

The Cardinal seniors dominated the second half. Luke Wertz finished with 21 points and 15 rebounds. Hunter White knocked down five triples for a 20-point night. Brennen Vance had triple-double like numbers with 19 points, nine assists and eight rebounds. 

Ellendale finished the season with 22 wins picking up the third place trophy at the state tournament.