The Kindred Vikings were looking to end their ND Class B tournament drought Thursday night squaring off against their rival Oak Grove. The Vikings started the game looking like they were going to blow out the Grovers jumping out to a 13-0 lead. Oak Grove came back and took the lead right before halftime with Ian Saunders hitting a big three-pointer to take a 38-36 lead.
The teams went back and fourth in the third quarter, but it was all Vikings in the fourth. Kindred went on a 22-9 run with Gavin Keller leading the way with 8 points and the Vikings earning their trip to state with a 65-51 victory.
The Vikings will travel to Minot on Thursday for the quarterfinals with their opponent and time of game to be determined.
