Latta Lady Vikings Edge Denmark-Olar 33-32 to Advance in Lower-State Bracket

The Latta Lady Vikings defeated the Denmark-Olar Vikings 33-32 in a tight, physical SCHSL Class A third-round game at Denmark-Olar High School in Denmark on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, advancing in the lower-state bracket. The single-point margin decided a game marked by strong defense and limited scoring on the hardwood.

The contest, played before a home crowd at Denmark-Olar High School, was categorized by coaches and fans as a physical matchup throughout the third-round pairings of the Class A tournament. Latta’s 33 points were enough to overcome Denmark-Olar’s 32, handing the Vikings a narrow loss on their home floor and moving the Lady Vikings forward in the lower-state bracket standings.

As a third-round game in the SCHSL Class A lower-state bracket, the Feb. 23 matchup had immediate postseason implications for both programs. Latta’s victory on Monday keeps the Lady Vikings’ tournament run alive in the lower-state bracket, while Denmark-Olar’s 32-point effort fell one short of extending play beyond the third round at Denmark-Olar High School.

The 33-32 result underscored the defensive emphasis in the lower-state portion of the Class A tournament, where possessions and free-throw opportunities often decide outcomes. That pattern held in Denmark, with the single-point difference on the scoreboard reflecting a game of few high-scoring stretches and several contested possessions in the paint and along the perimeter.

Local supporters at Denmark-Olar High School witnessed the decisive finish on Feb. 23, 2026, as Latta secured the one-point margin that determined advancement in the SCHSL Class A lower-state bracket. The game’s outcome will be recorded in the tournament bracket and shapes postseason matchups for Latta as it moves on from the third round.