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Owls Defeat Panthers Behind Thompson's Monster Game

By Craig Olson, 12/14/21, 10:15PM CST

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The Hancock boys’ basketball team built a 29-14 halftime lead on the way to a 57-41 victory over Parkers Prairie on Tuesday night.  Matt Thompson had a monster game for the owls with 34 points and 16 rebounds.  Hudson VerSteeg added 9 points, 7 boards and 3 assists, while Luke Joos finished with 5 points, 4 assists and 3 steals.

Hancock made 13-of-32 (41%) field goal attempts and won the battle of the boards, 37-19.  Parkers Prairie shot 45% (13-29) on the night.

The Panthers were led by 16 points from Mason Arens and 8 points from Jacob Wagner.

Hancock (1-1) will host Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley on Thursday night.

The next action for Parkers Prairie (2-2) is a home game against Browerville on Friday night.