DWU Classic: Freeman Rolls, Aberdeen Christian & Sioux Falls Christian Win Big

Freeman’s Class B boys basketball team, ranked fourth in the state, defeated fifth‑ranked Wall 72‑48 at the DWU Classic in the Corn Palace on Saturday, extending its season record to 16‑2 and lengthening the longest active Class B win streak to 14 games while ending Wall’s nine‑game run.

Game Highlights

Tate Sorensen delivered a double‑double with 19 points, 10 rebounds and three assists. David Walter added 16 points, six rebounds and four assists. Luke Miller contributed 11 points and nine rebounds, and Tayden Kerrigan also scored 11 points. Luke Peters recorded 10 points and three steals.

Freeman limited Wall to 20‑for‑61 shooting (32.8 %), including a 4‑for‑27 (14.8 %) performance from beyond the arc. Emmet Dinger tallied 13 points for the Flyers, while Dawson Handcock posted 10 points and eight rebounds. Teelan Kjerstad added nine points, five rebounds and three assists, and Trevor Schulz finished with eight points, 10 rebounds, four assists and four steals.

Freeman will host Ethan on Feb. 17, and Wall (13‑4) will host Philip on the same day.

Did You Know? The win gave Freeman a 14‑game winning streak, the longest active streak in South Dakota Class B boys basketball this season.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that maintaining a double‑digit win streak not only boosts a program’s reputation but also enhances its appeal to sponsors and community supporters, potentially increasing funding and resources for future seasons.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score of the Freeman vs. Wall game?

Freeman won 72‑48.

How did Freeman’s shooting efficiency compare to Wall’s?

Freeman shot 32.8 % overall (20‑for‑61) and 14.8 % from three‑point range, while Wall’s shooting percentages were not specified in the source.

When are the next games for Freeman and Wall?

Freeman hosts Ethan on Feb. 17, and Wall hosts Philip on Feb. 17.

What do you think this streak means for Freeman’s prospects as the season progresses?