Des Lacs-Burlington picks up first state win in 25 years by knocking off Thompson

Mar. 16—BISMARCK — For Thompson, like all teams facing Des Lacs-Burlington, the defensive focus was on 6-foot-9 senior center Carson Yale. The only problem with that focus is the Lakers played last season without Yale because of an injury. No. 5 seed Des Lacs-Burlington proved they can win with more than just Yale in a balanced effort in downing No. 4 Thompson 55-48 on Thursday night in the ...