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Thorpe's Career Night Carries Tornados Over Raiders
Oakes junior Beau Thorpe sets school records in win over Maple River
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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Oakes junior Beau Thorpe had a historic night, scoring 39 points to lead the Tornados to a 76-52 victory over the Maple River Raiders. Thorpe entered the game 13 points shy of 1,000 career points and 3 three-pointers away from the school record. He left the game with 1,026 career points and the school record for career three-pointers.
Why it matters
Thorpe's performance was a significant milestone for the Oakes high school basketball program, as he cemented his legacy as one of the school's all-time great players. The win also keeps the Tornados in contention for a strong finish to the regular season as they prepare for the postseason.
The details
Thorpe dominated the game from the start, scoring 10 points in the first quarter to help Oakes build an early lead. He continued his hot shooting in the second quarter, scoring 14 points to give the Tornados a 37-24 halftime advantage. Thorpe added 8 points in the third quarter and 7 more in the fourth to finish with 39 points on the night. Reese Nitschke also had a strong game for Oakes, scoring 9 points in the fourth quarter.
- Thorpe entered the game 13 points shy of 1,000 career points.
- Thorpe was 3 three-pointers away from breaking the school record for career three-pointers.
- Thorpe was 10 three-pointers away from breaking the single season record of 3-pointers.
The players
Beau Thorpe
A junior at Oakes High School who had a historic night, scoring 39 points to lead the Tornados to victory. Thorpe finished the game with 1,026 career points and the school record for career three-pointers.
Reese Nitschke
An Oakes player who scored 9 points in the fourth quarter to help the Tornados pull away for the win.
What’s next
The Tornados will now travel to LaMoure on Thursday to take on the Loboes in the final game of the regular season.
The takeaway
Beau Thorpe's record-breaking performance was a testament to his skill and dedication as a basketball player. His accomplishments will cement his legacy as one of the all-time greats at Oakes High School.
