Titan Boys' Basketball Season Ends with District Tournament Losses

Eighth-seeded Griggs/Midkota falls to top-seeded Midway/Minto and Cavalier in District 3B tournament

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

The Griggs/Midkota Titan boys' basketball team saw their season come to an end after suffering two losses in the District 3B tournament. The Titans, seeded eighth, were first defeated by top-seeded Midway/Minto 66-37 in the opening round. They then lost to Cavalier 61-52 in the loser-out game, finishing their season with a 4-17 record.

Why it matters

The Titans' early tournament exit marks the end of their season and a disappointing finish for the team and first-year head coach Ryan Spitzer. The lopsided loss to Midway/Minto and narrow defeat against Cavalier highlight the challenges the young Titans squad faced throughout the year.

The details

In the opening round loss to Midway/Minto, the Titans struggled to keep pace as the Mustangs raced out to a 25-14 lead in the first quarter. Midway/Minto cruised to a 66-37 victory. In the loser-out game, Griggs/Midkota kept it closer but ultimately fell to Cavalier 61-52. Titan standout Trace Spickler led the team in scoring in both games with 14 and 23 points respectively.

  • The District 3B tournament took place on February 27 and March 2, 2026.
  • Griggs/Midkota's season-ending losses occurred on those respective dates.

The players

Griggs/Midkota

The eighth-seeded boys' basketball team that competed in the District 3B tournament.

Midway/Minto

The top-seeded team that defeated Griggs/Midkota 66-37 in the opening round of the District 3B tournament.

Cavalier

The team that defeated Griggs/Midkota 61-52 in the loser-out game of the District 3B tournament.

Trace Spickler

The leading scorer for Griggs/Midkota, finishing with 14 points against Midway/Minto and 23 points against Cavalier.

Cale Spitzer

A Griggs/Midkota player who scored 15 points combined in the two tournament games, all on three-pointers.

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The takeaway

The Titans' early exit from the District 3B tournament marks a disappointing end to their season, as the young squad struggled to compete against more experienced opponents. The team and first-year head coach Ryan Spitzer will look to regroup and build towards a stronger campaign next year.