The Spearfish Lady Spartans return to Class AA play Friday night when they host the Huron Tigers in a matchup carrying major implications for SoDak 16 seeding.
Spearfish enters at 7–4, riding a three‑game winning streak and coming off one of its most dominant performances of the season. The Lady Spartans have topped 60 points in back‑to‑back games and continue to lean on senior guard Kate Scharf, who has led a balanced and increasingly confident offense. Spearfish’s depth has also been a strength, with multiple players contributing meaningful minutes and scoring.
Huron arrives at 6–7 and is powered by one of the top guards in Class AA: senior Hylton Heinz, a three‑year starter and former all‑state and all‑conference selection. Heinz is averaging 20 points per game, along with 71 rebounds, 29 assists, and 28 steals on the season. She shoots 27.3% from three and an impressive 78.8% at the free‑throw line, making her the focal point of the Tigers’ offense and a constant threat in transition.
The Tigers’ physicality and defensive pressure will test Spearfish’s ability to control tempo and limit turnovers. For the Lady Spartans, continuing their recent defensive surge and generating clean looks from the perimeter will be key.
Both teams understand the stakes: a win strengthens postseason positioning, while a loss tightens the race even further.
Tipoff is set for Friday night in Spearfish. Fans can listen on KDSJ 980 AM, 103.5 FM, or stream the game on KDSJ980.com, the KDSJ Mobile App, KDSJ‑TV on YouTube, and KDSJ Radio on Facebook Live.
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