STURGIS, SD – The Sturgis Scooper boys and girls basketball teams won both games of a doubleheader against the Custer Wildcats on Thursday night at West Gym, getting their seasons back on track.

The Scooper girls snapped a four-game losing streak, beating Custer 49-31.

Addy Kossler and Olivia Vliem led Sturgis with 14 points each. The Scoopers (3-6) shot 32% from the field, 54% from the free throw line, committed 13 turnovers and grabbed 26 rebounds.

Custer (3-7) shot 26% from the field, 75% from the stripe, had 31 turnovers and secured 30 boards. Kylee Ellerton scored 10 points to lead the Wildcats.

The Sturgis boys outscored Custer 20-5 in the second quarter, and cruised to a 54-29 victory.

The Scoopers improved to 4-5 on the year and were led by Hayden Rock with 21 points. Sturgis shot 42% from the field, was 5-for-5 on free throws, had 12 turnovers and 28 rebounds.

Custer dropped to 2-9 on the season and shot 25% from the field, 38% on free throws, committed 13 turnovers and snared 16 rebounds. Brady Virtue dropped in 12 points for the Wildcats.

The Scooper boys and girls host Hill City on Tuesday night at West Gym. Girls game is scheduled to tip off at 6pm.