Park Rapids finds it difficult to keep up with the Joneses

EAST GRAND FORKS — When East Grand Forks teammates Jezrael and Rafael Jones collided at midcourt and left the game in the first half of the Green Wave’s Section 8A semifinal game against Park Rapids, the turn in momentum was palpable. When they returned later in the half, the energy sparked by their presence was equally conspicuous. Taking advantage of the Jones brothers' absence, Park Rapids rallied from a double-digit deficit to a 29-25 lead with 2:52 left in the first half. With both Joneses back on the court, Park Rapids’ lead promptly evaporated, eventually leading to an 82-73 East Grand Forks win Saturday afternoon at East Grand Forks Senior High. “Our role is to play...