FT. PIERRE, S.D. – Five players scored in double figures for the BK Boys as they beat Iron Nation for the 2019 Patrick Duffy Memorial Basketball Tournament championship in Fort Pierre on Sunday. The BK Boys were led by local Austin Kirkie and featured players from Bethany College in Kansas. The Doors from Pierre won 3rd place ending their 3 year run as Tournament Champions. Five players were named to the all tournament team after the championshpi game. The five were Arthur Watson (SoNoDak)James Pine (Oglala Lakota), Jay Huls (The Doors), Kanasas Middletent (Iron Nation) and RJ Estes (Iron Nation).
BK Boys – 2019 Champions (photo) Chris Henley, Austin Kirkie, Wardel Steveron, Isaiah Kirkie, Joey Habtemariam, Jeff Barridge, Jordan Kirkie, Cody Harris
Iron Nation – 2019 Runner Up (photo) Jarvis Skunk, RJ Estes, Kansas Middletent, Kyle Middletent, Conrad Medicine Crow, Joseph Skunk