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• Hardin 69, Lewistown 53: Skyler Real Bird showcased his skills, netting 19 points for the Bulldogs, who transformed a tight contest into a convincing victory with a 14-3 run in the last quarter. Antonio Espinoza contributed 12 points, Ezekiel Wallace added 11, and Lamont Hogan scored nine. Kason Brown led the way for the Golden Eagles with 20 points, while Tanner Vanek chipped in 14.
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• Thompson Falls 58, Florence-Carlton 57: Bryson LeCoure tallied 20 points, Kaiden Robins added 15, and Sam Burgess put up 13 as the Blue Hawks secured a nail-biter against the rival Falcons. No statistics were provided for Florence-Carlton.
• Circle 60, Melstone 39: Owen Beery led a trio of players scoring in double figures with 17 points, as the Wildcats gained momentum in the second and third quarters, outscoring the Broncs 43-18 to kick off their season with a win. Kash Ereaux netted 14 points, Xavier Nasner scored 11, and Conner Guldborg contributed nine. No stats were reported for Melstone.
• Scobey 56, Bridger 25: The Spartans took a commanding 29-13 lead at halftime and sealed the deal with a 16-2 surge in the third quarter. Vann Pospisil managed eight points in a losing effort for the Scouts, and Gage Goltz added seven. No statistics were available for Scobey.
• Plenty Coups 80, Two Eagle River 63: The Warriors’ offensive strength proved overwhelming for an Eagles team boasting its own set of scorers. Dontez Gutierrez and Uriah Pisano were the dynamic duo of the evening, each scoring 22 points. Darrell Good Luck contributed 17 points, while Ashton Old Dwarf added seven. For the Eagles, Thomas Addison led with 19 points, supported by Jayvian Burke with 14 points and Ryiley Gates with 11 points.
• Lustre Christian 75, Plevna 28: Johnslee Pierre scored 17 points, leading a Lions team that had four players in double digits, dominating the Cougars. Hadden Olfert contributed 11 points, while Cam Reddig and Joel Reddig each added 10 points. In total, nine players made it onto the scoring sheet. No stats were reported for Plevna.
• Lone Peak 54, Gardiner 38: Isaac Bedway scored 24 points, while Ryan Malinowski and Ebe Grabow chipped in with 12 and 10 points, respectively, propelling the Bighorns to victory over the Bruins after establishing a 29-13 lead by halftime.
• Terry 56, Bainville 27: A total of 11 points from Tommaso Do’s led a well-rounded Terriers offense that featured 10 players hitting the scoresheet. Ethan Meidinger scored nine, while Landen Schilling tallied eight and Luke Holden contributed seven.
• Glendive 51, Glasgow 48: After an exchange of significant runs in the first half, the Red Devils entered the fourth quarter behind 37-33 but took charge, outpacing the Class B Scotties 18-11 in the final moments. Molly Basta scored 17 points for the Devils, supported by Sari Murphy with 12 points. Ava Amsler and Jaylene Silha each added eight points. No stats were reported for Glasgow.
• Hardin 56, Lewistown 52: Trailing 42-33 going into the final quarter, the Bulldogs erupted, outpacing the Eagles 23-10 in the final stretch to secure their season opener. Kevee Rogers scored 21 points, Taylor Slater contributed 11, and Annika Big Man added eight. No stats were reported for Lewistown.
• Lame Deer 61, Hobson-Moore 56 (2OT): The Morning Stars began their season with a hard-won victory, edging past in the second overtime period 10-5. Peyton French led the Titans in a losing effort with 22 points, 18 rebounds, and five steals. Kate Martin added 14 points and eight boards, while Aaliyah Eike scored six points, including a couple of three-pointers. No stats were reported for Lame Deer.
• Baker 53, Columbus 24: The reigning B champions quickly dismantled the Cougars, starting strong with an 18-3 lead in the first quarter and extending it to 30-4 by halftime. Avery O’Connor scored 19 points, Madison O’Connor 14, and Hope Gonsioroski added nine. Miya Hamilton led Columbus with 11 points, while Aubry Winter contributed six points, and Taylor Matovich added five.
• St. Ignatius 49, Harlem 40: Kason Page and Kieran Incashola each put up 14 points, Mary Lamere scored 11, and Cora Matt added seven for the Bulldogs in their season opener. No stats were reported for Harlem.
• Shepherd 58, Lewistown JV 29: Lexie Dennison erupted for 19 points, with Hailey Dennison contributing 10 for the Fillies, who had seven players on the scoreboard. Breelyn Fulton and Rina Gottula each scored seven, while Lauren Anderson and Molly Gilbert each added six points.
• Huntley Project 66, Malta 41: Paige Lofing continued her strong performance from 2023, scoring 28 points, accompanied by Carlei Plainfeather with 10, and both Ivy Grimsrud and Sannah Windy Boy adding nine points each. Denvyr Tuss led the Mustangs with 20 points, while Emree Stuart added 10 points and Neva Jacobson contributed nine. Project scored 24 points in the first quarter, establishing a 14-point advantage, and finished off the Mustangs with a 13-5 run in the last quarter.
• Melstone 41, Circle 36: Behind Emma Myhre’s 21 points, the Broncs secured a nail-biter against the Wildcats, outpacing Circle 12-6 in the final frame of a closely contested game. Abby Boyd contributed 10 points, and Avery Eike added four. No stats were reported for Circle.
• Brockton 67, Two Eagle River 24: Tamryn Bauer had a standout game with 22 points, while Ava Lone Bear scored 15, and Quintana Young added 12 as the Warriors triumphed over the Eagles. Marlene Fish chipped in with nine points. Layla Tenas and Keke Tenas both led the Eagles with nine points each.
• Winnett-Grass Range 62, Custer-Hysham 54: The Rams clinched their season-opening win with a strong fourth quarter against the Rebels. Shaylie Ahlgren (15 points) topped a balanced offense featuring four players in double digits — Keli Melton added 13, while Aliyah Lopez and Zurry Moore scored 10 each. Tavee Duncan led the Rebels with 17 points, with Teagen Ruff contributing 13 points and Reagan Fink 11.
• Lustre Christian 53, Plevna 45: Kencia Brown put up 18 points, alongside Lauryn Holzrichter with 14 and Lauren Fast hitting 10 for the Lions, who survived a late surge by the Cougars to claim their first victory. No stats were reported for Plevna.
• Savage 44, Broadus 22: Cambry Conradsen shined for the Warriors with 20 points, while Taylor Conradsen added 12, and Aspen Peterson chipped in six. The Warriors rebounded from a slow start, dominating with a 17-3 run in the second quarter and maintaining their lead with a 15-6 showing in the third. No stats were reported for Broadus.
• Scobey 47, Bridger-Belfry-Fromberg 43: Sidney Frank scored 20 points and Abby Schwend added 12 for the Scouts in a narrow loss, with MacKenzie Griffin contributing eight points. No stats were reported for Scobey.
20-Point Club
28: Paige Lofing, Huntley Project
24: Isaac Bedway, Lone Peak
22: Peyton French, Hobson-Moore
22: Tamryn Bauer, Brockton
22: Dontez Gutierrez, Plenty Coups
22: Uriah Pisano, Plenty Coups
21: Emma Myhre, Melstone
21: Kevee Rogers, Hardin
20: Denvyr Tuss, Malta
20: Bryson LeCoure, Thompson Falls
20: Cambry Conradsen, Savage
20: Sidney Frank, Bridger-Belfry-Fromberg
20: Kason Brown, Lewistown
20: Landen Bryant, Reed Point – Rapelje
This article highlights some exciting high school basketball matchups, showcasing impressive individual performances and team dynamics. Notably, Skyler Real Bird’s standout 19 points helped Hardin secure a strong victory, while the thrilling nail-biter between Thompson Falls and Florence-Carlton kept fans on the edge of their seats. The “20-Point Club” section shines a spotlight on top scorers, emphasizing the talent present in these games. Overall, it’s a great recap of the competitive spirit and emerging stars in high school basketball!