Red River wins the State Championship against Shanley

Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) -- For the first time since 2002, we had an all east Class A boys championship game. Red River and Shanley, two teams that met for the East Region title just a week ago.

The Deacons won that game, 71-58. But Red River swept the regular season meetings. Riders looking for their first title since 1969,

What a shooting first half. Off the in bounds play, Patrick Strom with the triple, he had 18 in the first half!!

46-42 Deacons at the break.

2nd half, the terrific shooting continues. Mac Kropelin in the corner...he nails the triple, it's a one point game....

Shanley answers right back, AJ Jacobson, the drive and kick out to Dylan Alderman, another three!! Deacons lead 54-53!!

After a foul Riders lead 57-55!!

Red River ends up winning the State Championship 78 to 74.

Mandan takes 3rd place on a last second foul shot over Wahpeton 52-51

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