Rockets Fall Short in District 4 Tournament

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The New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets had a strong 15-3 regular season but were unable to advance past the District 4 Tournament, falling to the Langdon Area-Munich Cardinals in the semifinals and the North Star Bearcats in the third-place game. Despite the early exit, senior Easton Simon was named the District 4 Senior Athlete of the Year.

Why it matters

The Rockets' early tournament exit is a disappointing end to what was otherwise a very successful season for the team. Their inability to make it to the regional tournament will be a letdown for the players, coaches, and fans who were hoping to see the team make a deep postseason run.

The details

The Rockets began the District 4 Tournament with a 66-34 win over the Benson County Wildcats on February 27. However, they then lost to the Langdon Area-Munich Cardinals 64-55 in the semifinals on March 2, despite a 23-point effort from Easton Simon. In the third-place game on March 3, the Rockets fell to the North Star Bearcats 57-40, ending their season.

• The District 4 Tournament began on Friday, February 27.
• The Rockets lost to Langdon Area-Munich in the semifinals on Monday, March 2.
• The Rockets lost to North Star in the third-place game on Tuesday, March 3.