Linton-HMB beats Kenmare 48-44

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Linton-Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock defeated Kenmare 48-44 in the third-place game of the North Dakota girls Class B basketball tournament on Saturday.

The Lions took command over the middle two quarters, outscoring the Honkers 35-16, taking a 43-28 lead into the fourth quarter and hanging on for the win.

Jacey Vetter sank six of 10 field goal attempts and finished with 12 points to lead the Lions (20-8). Nicole Hulm, Robin Weber and Lindsey Hulm each added eight points for Linton-HMB, which shot 56 percent from the field.

Katie King, a Miss Basketball finalist, finished with 16 points, seven rebounds and four assists to lead Kenmare (25-3), which shot 40 percent from the field.

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