Corrections: last week’s game recaps and update online

Editor’s note: In last week's edition, the boys basketball game recaps published in print were not the most recent submissions — an internal error on our end.

Updated recaps are available in full at PelicanRapidsPress.com, with brief summaries below.

We apologize to Coach Gullingsrud, the players, and their families, and we thank Coach Gullingsrud for his continued dedication to getting these stories to us each week.

Staples-Motley vs Pelican Feb. 24

Pelican Rapids pulled away late to defeat Staples-Motley 72-54 in a conference basketball matchup Tuesday, Feb. 24. The Vikings trailed early but took a 34-30 lead into halftime and outscored the Cardinals 18-4 in the final four minutes to secure the win.

The Vikings shot 52% from the field, made seven three-pointers, and outrebounded Staples-Motley 32-25. Coach John Gullingsrud praised his team’s late-game execution on both ends of the court. Read the full corrected story online at https://shorturl.at/EFLLJ

Pelican boys vs Breckenridge

Pelican Rapids clinched the Heart O’ Lakes Conference basketball title with a 66-63 win over Breckenridge Friday, Feb. 27. The Vikings came from behind in a tense, physical game, holding off the Cowboys in the final minutes with key defensive stops.

Jack Welch led the way with 14 points, 11 rebounds, and four blocks. Miguel Torres added 15 points, while CJ Fahje and Andon Roisum chipped in 10 and nine points off the bench. Grady Larson finished with nine points and 11 rebounds.

The Vikings end the regular season 21-5 overall and 15-1 in conference play. They earned the No. 2 seed in the Section 6A playoffs. You can read the full updated correct article at https://shorturl.at/32JGI.

Pelican boys vs Ada-Borup-West

This game was re-printed in the March 5 edition by mistake. However, it is a milestone game worth revisiting. It is a game and number the boys won’t forget, and were proud to tell the Rotary on March 3. During the game, the PRHS boys scored a record-tying 15 3-pointers in a game with help from sophomore Treyd Dokken, who came off the bench to dunk eight 3-pointers — one short of the individual record.

Pelican Rapids tied a school 3-pointers record with 15 in a 72-38 win over Ada-Borup-West at the Al Siegle Activities Center.

The boys outrebounded the Cougars 40-30 and forced 18 turnovers.

You can read the full article at https://shorturl.at/gprZb.