Emma Southam (5) of the Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood Mavericks drives through the lane during a 55-33 win over the Dunseith Dragons. The win was the first of the year for the Mavericks.

Being at the forefront of the buzz ringing throughout the city of Minot was prep basketball once again. Only this time, it was Class B girls’ basketball that took center stage as the Minot Auditorium played host to a variety of teams for the Hoopster Classic.

With 10 teams coming from five different regions, Thursday’s slate featured five games and two representatives who were ranked in the latest North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NDAPSSA) poll.

Checking in as the No. 3 team and being the headliner of the action are the Rugby Panthers, who were matched up with Beulah in a primetime, 6 p.m. slot. The other representative is No. 5 Shiloh Christian, who were matched up with Langdon in the slot before.

Starting at 1:30 p.m., fans flocked to the auditorium to create an exhilarating environment for the athletes and teams who were ready to show that they can compete with top talent from around the area.

In a day that featured the first win of the season for a team, as well as a pair of games that came down to the final minutes, the day did not disappoint and those in attendance were gifted with lively contests.

Here are the scores and stats from Thursday’s slate of games:

Game one: TGU 47, Des Lacs-Burlington 56

TGU: Sophie Bachmeier (15), Ashley Martodam (13), Addison Neshem (8), Josie Bryn (8), Bostyn Bailey (3).

DLB: Allie Glasoe (16), Logen Ystaas (16), Kaylee Werner (12), Zannah Bjerkle (6), Deborah Amsden (3), Paige Berard (3).

Game two: Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood 55, Dunseith 33

MLS: Jamie Thompson (25), Emma Southam (10), Isabell Buynak (7), Kendra Adams (7), Rilynn Beck (5), Neala Kolkstad (1).

DUN: Chauneya Short (9), Kayleigh Baker (7), Hannah Poitra (5), Kenya Poitra (4), Mikenzie McCloud (4), Saige Longie (4).

Game three: Shiloh Christian 59, Langdon 54

SHI: Hailey Quam (22), Hannah Westin (11), Emily Hammeren (6), Aliya Schock (4), Emma Duffy (4), Payge Schock (4), Dedra Wood (3), Eva Heringer (3), Avery Hedge (2).

LAN: Meredith Romfo (19), Jaya Henderson (11), Jalynn Swanson (9), Cara Badding (8), Halle Jabs (7).

Game four: Beulah 32, Rugby 64

BEU: Jenna Koppelsloen (12), Shea Barron (9), Cali Steffan (5), Taryn Akim (4), Malayah Williams (2).

RUG: Mykell Heidlebaugh (16), Kendyl Hager (12), Joey Wolf (10), Joran Jundt (9), Peyton Hauck (8), Janikka Miller (6), Elise Fahnestock (2).

Game five: Kidder 55, Velva 29

KID: Kennedy Harter (16), Avery Rath (11), Breanah Pfaff (11), Grace Nicholson (5), Kylee Rohrich (4), Taylor Zimmerman (4), Janae Furman (2).

VEL: Natalie Nechiporenko (14), Olivia Miller (5), Anna Harden (3), Kaylee Tomlinson (2), Lyla McCasson (2), Anya Olson (2), Taryn Braaten (1).

As part of a two-day event, the Hoopster Classic will continue this afternoon with five more games scheduled at the Minot Auditorium. St. John and Kidder will get the festivities started at 1:30 p.m.