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Perham Holds Off East Grand Forks in 8AA Semifinal Battle

By Craig Olson, 03/11/20, 10:45PM CDT

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The Perham boys’ basketball team remained undefeated and advanced to the Section 8AA championship game with a 66-63 victory over East Grand Forks on Wednesday night at Concordia College in Moorhead.

Perham shot 48% (24-50) from the field and made 14-of-18 free throws.

Finn Diggins led the Yellowjackets with 26 points, 8 rebounds and 3 blocked shots.  Charlie Rasmussen scored 16 points and just missed a double-double, collecting 9 rebounds.  Grant McMartin also finished in double figures with 13 points on 6-of-8 shooting.  Carter Aakre had a team high 3 assists.

East Grand Forks was led by 20 points from Nathan WilletSam Votava and Julian Benson contributed 15 and 14 points, respectively, and Tanner Campos added 11.  Willet had a team high 9 rebounds.

Perham (28-0) will now face Fergus Falls (25-4) at 7:00pm Friday for the Section 8AA championship at Concordia College in Moorhead.

East Grand Forks ends their season with a record of 26-3.