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Defenders win subdistrict, head to district final

Defenders win subdistrict, head to district final
After knocking the ball loose, Scarlett Kessler drives for the ball. The Defenders beat Palmer 61-23 in the first round of the Class D2-4 Subdistrict here Feb. 17. Democrat photo

Whitney Wegener outscored High Plains by herself, pumping in 29 points and grabbing 10 boards to lead Archangels to the Class D-4 Subdistrict title here Friday.

The Defenders travel to Hay Springs Friday in the Class D2-8 District final with a trip to the state tournament on the line.

The Defenders put the game away with a 30-10 run between the second and third quarters, and added a 16-6 fourth quarter advantage to the exclamation point on the game.

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