Third‑ranked Spearfish puts its undefeated record on the line tonight when it travels to face St. Thomas More in a matchup featuring two of the Black Hills’ most consistent boys basketball programs.
Spearfish (7–0) enters the game averaging 61.9 points per contest while allowing just 38.5, one of the top defensive marks in Class A. The Spartans are coming off a 54–39 road win over No. 5 Mahpiya Luta, holding a team that typically scores 75 points per game to its lowest output of the season. Under fourth‑year head coach Ben Schultz, Spearfish is 4–0 away from home and 4–0 against Black Hills Conference opponents.
St. Thomas More (8–3) returns home after a narrow 51–49 loss to Lennox at the Hanson Classic in Mitchell. The Cavaliers, led by first‑year head coach Tony Young, are scoring 62.3 points per game and allowing 45.9. STM is 2–0 at home and 3–0 in Rapid City this season.
The Cavaliers have dominated the series, winning 16 of 18 meetings since 2010 and carrying a 10‑game win streak over Spearfish. Last year’s matchup in Spearfish ended 43–41, with STM scoring the deciding basket in the final 15 seconds. The last two meetings have been decided by a combined five points.
Both teams enter with similar priorities. Controlling the paint, winning the rebounding battle, and limiting transition points are expected to be central factors. Spearfish will look to continue its defensive surge, while STM aims to maintain its long‑standing edge in the rivalry.
Fans can watch the game on KDSJ‑TV on YouTube and on KDSJ’s Facebook Live. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
Watch LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/live/lkthBr2-Ftc?si=lNMvvFoCH8zUq1iI
