The York Dukes advance to their 43rd appearance in the state tournament after winning the B-7 district title over McCook 66-54.
The Dukes started off sizzling hot from behind the arc, senior Barrett Olsen who finished with a game high 27 points popped off early, hitting three early three’s as the Dukes took a 23-12 lead after the first quarter.
The second quarter was much the same but Even Humphrey who finished with five 3’s and a team high 21 points started chipping away at the Duke lead cutting it to a 36-26 score with the Dukes in the lead at the halftime break.
The Bison continued to claw their way back in the third quarter, cutting the lead to five as the full house rose to their feet for what was a memorable fourth quarter.
That fourth quarter was action filled, McCook cut the lead to one possession but the Dukes were able to push them off late. Both coaches cleared their benches with under two minutes left as the Dukes clinch their first appearance in the state tournament since 2019 with a 66-54 win. The Dukes move to 16-6 and will next play on February 9th in the first round of the state tournament.
York scoring: Garrett Ivey 12, Ryan Seevers 9, Ryan Huston 14, Barrett Olsen 27, Austin Phinney 4
McCook scoring: Adam Dugger 8, Mitchel Cole 6, Evan Humphrey 21, Lucas Gomez-Wilson 2, Jacob Gomez-Wilson 4, Beau Bicker 2, Brett Fraker 2
