Comets Shine in the 4th for a Comeback Win

Rapid City, SD — Prep Hoops Dakotas (PHD) tuned in Saturday night for a West River matchup that delivered a true border battle between South Dakota and Montana. Dawson County (Red Devils) made the four-plus-hour trip to face Rapid City Christian (Comets), and the game proved well worth the watch. It was competitive, intense, and entertaining from start to finish—exactly the kind of West River basketball that deserves more attention.   Below are game notes, scores, stats, and standout performances from Rapid City Christian.   Coming into the matchup, Rapid City Christian sat at 6–6, while Dawson County entered with a 7–3 record and plenty of confidence. The Red Devils are led by sophomore Ethan Rivas, Montana's leading scorer, but the Comets delivered a disciplined defensive performance and held him to just 10 points. Dawson County leaned heavily on a zone defense, which caused Rapid City Christian some early struggles and limited consistent shot-making through much of the game. That changed in the fourth quarter, when the Comets found their rhythm, knocked down timely shots, and seized control in winning time. The contest was intense and physical throughout, with an engaged crowd and emotions running high. The game featured multiple lead changes, a first-half technical foul on Dawson County, and a double foul, as both teams competed with edge. Fans were vocal, coaches made their frustrations known, and the energy in the gym matched the stakes. Dawson County's largest lead reached seven points, while Rapid City Christian's biggest advantage was five, underscoring how tight this battle was from start to finish. [player_tooltip player_id='2387867' first='Peyton' last='Glenn'] stood out for the Comets, leading all scorers while consistently making timely plays. His playmaking, athleticism, and natural feel for the game were on full display and left a strong impression. Rapid City Christian also received key contributions from several others, who will be highlighted below. Prep Hoops Dakotas also wants to tip its cap to Comets head coach Kyle Courtney, whose teams are always well-prepared, tough defensively, and scrappy. Courtney continues to prove himself as a bright basketball mind and a quality person within the game.   *Below, we will refer to Rapid City Central as RCC and Dawson County as DC.   SCORES   1st: RCC 13 DC 13   Half: RCC 26 DC 31   3rd: RCC 42 DC 40   Final: RCC 60 DC 55   STATS   FT's: RCC 12/19 DC 13/19   2FG's: RCC 12 DC 15   3FG's: RCC 8 DC 4   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2302277" style="width:376px;height:auto" /></a></figure>   Rapid City Christian    -22 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists   -2 triples, 4/4 FT's   -Showed signs of brilliance when attacking the middle of Red Devil zone   -Elbow attack, got to the block, fall away J for 2 pts, hand in face, no problem   -Post-up, turnaround baby-hook on a BLOB, love that move   -Nice athlete, versatile, scores from 3 levels   -Strong drive, elevate over D, bank-shot from the left block   -Looks like an all-around athlete   -Passed well vs. the Red Devil zone, found open teammates   -Cashed an 8-foot pull-up jump-shot   -Looks to have good hands   -Rangy playmaker   -I like his middy game   -Fought for rebounds   -Catch & score on the block, sweet finish, moved well w/o ball   -Sick euro-step in transition, fouled, 2/2 FT's   -Post-up, patient w/ the ball, mid-attack, step-through score, great move   -Score w/ a soft touch around the hoop   -Showed deep range when cashing in the triples, good-looking shot   -Tied the game up 50-50 from the top of the key, big shot   -Clutch, gamer, impressive     -10 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists   -6/10 FT's   -Stat Stuffer!   -Played lockdown D on the Red Devils top guard who leads MT in scoring   -Snagged a long O-board vs. the zone D   -Stole the ball in press defense   -Drilled a middy pull-up from 14', nice shot   -I like how he changed speeds to keep the D off balance   -Drew a foul when attacking, 1/2 FT's   -Red Devils T'd up, hit 1/2 FT's   -More FT's in the 3rd, knocked down 1/2m cut the lead down to 1 point   -Used a shot fake on the block, smart & patient move for the score   -Hustle O-board late, fouled & hit both, 2/2   -Pressure FT's late in the game, 1/2 from the charity stripe     -11 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists   -2 triples, 1/2 FT's   -First game of the season, was out with an ankle injury   -Big difference-maker, the Comets have missed him   -TOUGH kid, does the little things, amazing leader, plays bigger than his height   -Still hobbled a bit but will get back to full strength   -With Lars in the lineup, they are starting to look like a scary 7-6 squad   -1st sub of the bench and impacted the game   -Grabbed an O-board in traffic   -Another O-board, this one in heavy traffic   -Rebounds very well for a 5'10 player   -BLOB cut & contested score from the right block   -Scrappy player, not afraid of contact   -Slash, dished a dime to Glenn in traffic, great find   -Ran the court hard, transition bucket   -Body contact, strong 2-foot finish   -Drilled a corner 3 early in the 3rd   -Catch & shoot triple in the 4th, monster shot, that 3 took the lead   -1/2 FT's with 5 secs remaining on the clock     -2 points, 2 rebounds   -Long, great length   -Slim, but he certainly has the frame to add muscle   -Impressive wingspan   -Used his length to grab an O-board   -Banged home an 8-foot jump shot, rose up over the BIG Red Devil   -Quality inside-out assist, teammate hit a triple   -Did not start in the 2nd half but played solid minutes   -Blocked a shot in the 2nd half w/o fouling, came over in helpside, walled up   -Certainly has potential and the Comets will need his length to be successful     -4 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists   -1 triple, 1/3 FT's   -Quick & fiery athlete   -Hard worker, gobbled up an O-board   -Attack, corner assist to Lars for a triple, no-look dime, GREAT look   -Made a deep 3 from the left wing in the 3rd   -Showed extended range   -Sprinted back on D, poked the ball out to take away a look   -Fouled to end the 3rd quarter on a 3-pointer, made 1/3 FT's   -Looks like a hard-working role player     -11 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists   -2 triples   -Southpaw/lefty   -Cashed a 3ball from the left wing, nice way to start the game, swish   -Grabbed an offensive board because of his hustle   -Another triple from the left wing, in-rhythm & smooth   -Has extended range   -Hustled back on D, poked the ball out for a TO   -Drive & kick vs. the zone D, draw 2 & found the open man   -Active hands in the zone defense, deflected passes   -Steal & score in the 4th Q, Comets took the lead on that score   -Corner triple on a BLOB, tied the game up AT 47 ALL   -Another hard worker & scrappy player for the Comets     -2 rebounds   -Both of his boards were on the offensive end   -Gave the Comets 2 extra possessions   -Hustled for long boards, plays hard   -Did not force shots, plays within himself    BEST OF LUCK TO THE COMETS AS THE SEASON PROGRESSES! 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Rapid City, SD — Prep Hoops Dakotas (PHD) tuned in Saturday night for a West River matchup that delivered a true border battle between South Dakota and Montana. Dawson County (Red Devils) made the four-plus-hour trip to face Rapid City Christian (Comets), and the game proved well worth the watch. It was competitive, intense, and entertaining from start to finish—exactly the kind of West River basketball that deserves more attention.