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Larimore Today
By the People, for the People
M/P-B Boys' Hot Streak Ends, Girls Defeat Larimore
Thunder boys drop two district games, girls get back on track with win over Polar Bears
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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The M/P-B Thunder boys' basketball team, which had won 14 of their first 15 games, hit a rough patch with two losses in District 2 play. Meanwhile, the Thunder girls bounced back with a victory over Larimore.
Why it matters
The boys' losses put a dent in their strong start to the season and their district record, while the girls' win helps them gain momentum heading into the district tournament.
The details
The Thunder boys fell to the Ellendale Cardinals 62-57 on February 6 and then lost to the Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier Rebels 64-61 on February 10, dropping their overall record to 14-3 and their district mark to 4-3. The girls, on the other hand, defeated the Larimore Polar Bears 55-47 on February 5, improving their season record to 6-12. Harper Wick led the way for the Thunder girls with 17 points, including 4 three-pointers, while Ilaina Schmidt added 14 points and Brynn Sorenson chipped in 11.
- The boys' losses occurred on February 6 and February 10.
- The girls' win over Larimore took place on February 5.
- The District 2 Girls Basketball Tournament is scheduled for February 13, 14 and 16, where the Thunder girls will be the No. 7 seed and face Kidder County in the first round.
The players
Harper Wick
A player on the M/P-B Thunder girls' basketball team who scored 17 points, including 4 three-pointers, in the win over Larimore.
Ilaina Schmidt
A player on the M/P-B Thunder girls' basketball team who scored 14 points, including 9-for-16 from the foul line, in the win over Larimore.
Brynn Sorenson
A player on the M/P-B Thunder girls' basketball team who scored 11 points in the win over Larimore.
Aleah Petsinger
A player on the Larimore Polar Bears girls' basketball team who scored 16 points in the loss to M/P-B.
What’s next
The M/P-B Thunder girls will face Kidder County in the first round of the District 2 Girls Basketball Tournament on February 13, 14 and 16.
The takeaway
The M/P-B boys' basketball team's hot start to the season has hit a rough patch, but the girls' team was able to get back on track with a win over Larimore, setting them up for the upcoming district tournament.
