North Tama sophomore Kayler Morris (10) races toward the basket against the Bears' defense Monday evening in the Redhawks Nest in Traer. North Tama beat BGM in overtime after overcoming a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter for a captivating night on the hardwoods. PHOTO BY SOREN M. PETERSON

TRAER — The North Tama boys’ basketball team rallied from 12 points down to force overtime before beating BGM 56-50 in this past Monday’s Class 1A District 11 quarterfinal.

The Redhawks (8-11) trailed 44-32 entering the fourth period before outscoring the visiting Bears 16-4 in the final frame. Kayler Morris made 1-of-2 free throws to tie the game with 32 seconds left, and a pair of late shot attempts by North Tama were off target.

The Bears managed just two free throws in overtime, although North Tama left the door open by going 3-for-7 from the charity stripe during extra time. A 3-pointer by Morris and a late three-point play by Josh Dostal were the only field goals.

Morris led North Tama with 12 points and Dostal finished with 10 points and a career-high 19 rebounds. Chaz Hall added nine points while Jared Dvorak and Brayton Cibula scored eight points apiece.

Dominic Coleman led BGM (7-15) with 13 points and 11 rebounds.

Redhawk senior Jared Dvorak (13) makes his way down the court while giving instructions to his teammates (off frame) on Monday night. PHOTO BY SOREN M. PETERSON

On Thursday, North Tama lost 87-62 to the sixth-ranked, undefeated Keota Eagles (22-0) in the district semifinals.

The Redhawks end the 2023-24 season third in the conference and 8-12 overall.

PHOTO BY SOREN M. PETERSON

PHOTO BY SOREN M. PETERSON

Redhawk junior Tyrus Luker (14) challenges a BGM opponent as he attempts to dribble down court during this past Monday's Class 1A District 11 quarterfinal in Traer. PHOTO BY SOREN M. PETERSON

PHOTO BY SOREN M. PETERSON

PHOTO BY SOREN M. PETERSON

PHOTO BY SOREN M. PETERSON

PHOTO BY SOREN M. PETERSON