BRAINARD — High Plains used a strong second quarter to take control of the championship game of the East Butler Holiday Tournament on Friday against Friend, holding on for a 38-34 win.
The Storm (5-2) held off a Bulldog second half rally as Friend ( 1- 6) outscored High Plains 22-16 in the third and fourth quarters.
Friend advanced to the championship round by defeating Cedar Bluffs 49-24 on Thursda…