Perham at No. 2-2A Pelican Rapids
7:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 24

One of the great rivalries in the northwest corner of the state renews Friday night at Pelican Rapids. These two teams have run into each other in the Section 8AA tournament the past few years, with Perham getting a leg up with three straight state tournament trips. But could the tide be turning? Back on Dec. 13, Pelican Rapids earned a 56-55 victory over the Yellowjackets and coach Dave Cresap. Star guard Ryan Bruggeman (23.7 ppg) exploded for 27 points on 10-of-16 shooting and is the engine that drives the Vikings. He leads them in scoring, rebounding, assists and steals. Perham brings back three starters from last year’s state tournament team in Eli Beachy, Tyler Glines and Hunter Salathe. The Yellowjackets are balanced and play a terrific defense that is indicative of most of Cresap’s Perham teams.