The Cyclones trailed by 13 with six minutes left in the game before going on a 19-0 run to eventually take down the Cadets for the first state basketball championship in school history. Jeff Bissen scored 14 points and hit three 3-pointers during the pivotal run, while Joel Osborn added 17 points on his way to being named captain of the all-tournament team. Greg Applegate posted a double-double with 12 points and 18 rebounds and Billy Miller chipped in 10 points for a balanced Harlan attack.