11th Annual DWU/Culver’s Classic girls’ pairings announced

MITCHELL, S.D. – The 11^th Annual DWU/Culver's Classic is set for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 14-15 at the Corn Palace with tickets to go on sale today.

 The girls' pairings have been announced, with a handful of marque matchups to be played. The girls' schedule is as follows:

1:00 p.m. – Bridgewater-Emery vs Jones County

2:30 p.m. - Menno vs Burke

4:00 p.m. - Lyman vs Hanson

5:30 p.m. - Howard vs #4 White River

7:00 p.m. - #3 Harrisburg vs Mitchell

8:30 p.m. – #2 De Smet vs #1 Corsica/Stickney 

 The nightcap features a repeat of last season's South Dakota Class 'B' State Championship Game between #2 De Smet and #1 Corsica/Stickney. Both teams are currently 9-0.

 The game preceding the finale features the No.3 Harrisburg Tigers who boast a record of 10-0, versus the seventh ranked Mitchell Kernals.

 The Howard vs. White River matchup pits a 7-2 team from Howard against a 7-1 White River team who ranks fourth in Class 'B', while the Lyman vs. Hanson game features a 7-3 Lyman squad facing off against a 6-2 Hanson team.

 The boys' pairings will be announced on the morning of Saturday, Feb. 8 on the KMIT Coaches' Show. The teams playing in the boys' games include: (RV) Aberdeen Christian, Bridgewater-Emery, (RV) Canistota, Corsica-Stickney, (RV) Dell Rapids SM, #2 De Smet, (RV) Hanson, #4 Lyman, Platte-Geddes, Sanborn Central/Woonsocket, #1 Viborg-Hurley, #3 White River, Dell Rapids, Rapid City Christian, #2 Sioux Falls Christian, #1 St. Thomas More, Harrisburg and Mitchell.

 "We are extremely excited to be hosting the 11th Annual DWU/Culver's Classic," DWU Athletic Director Jon Hart said. "None of this would be possible without the help of our generous sponsors and supporting communities. These two days are going to feature some outstanding matchups and some of the best teams and players in the state."

 Reserved courtside tickets go on sale beginning today. Courtside tickets will be $25 per day, while general admission prices for both days is $10 for adults, $5 for students and kids five years of age and under get in for free.

 Contact The Corn Palace Box Office at 605-995-8430 to purchase your tickets today.