UPENDED: Spirit Lake boys come up short in Lakes Conference repeat bid
Spirit Lake’s quest to repeat as Lakes Conference boys basketball champions came up short by the slimmest of margins following back-to-back losses to Estherville Lincoln Central last week. The 2023 conference kings lost 72-70 in overtime at home on Tuesday before suffering a one-point loss to the Midgets Friday, Feb. 2 in Estherville.
The Midgets won the 2024 Lakes Conference crown outright with a 53-52 win over the Indians.