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(NewsDakota.com) A 12-3 run in the first quarter propelled the Ellendale High boys basketball team to a 48-36 victory over Midkota Friday night.

The Cardinals (6-2, 2-0 Class B District 5) were outscored by nine in the second quarter, but limited the Mustangs (2-5, 0-2) to just three points in the third quarter.

Lucas Hofer and Austin Molan each had 13 points in the victory, while John Edland scored 11 in the defeat.

Ellendale visits Medina-Pingree/Buchanan Saturday. Midkota plays at Devils Lake Saturday against Rolla.