Mission 21 Florence 66

Last Tuesday, the Bulldogs faced a tough Florence team. As in other games this year, the Bulldogs struggled in the first quarter, putting themselves in a tough hole to dig out of for the rest of the game. They wouldn’t be able to do that against Florence, and dropped the game 21-66. Tianna Brown led the team with seven points.

Florence- 21 26 12 7 – 66

St. Ignatius- 4 8 3 6 – 21

FLORENCE – Kourtney Kohlman 7, Autumn Round 11, Ally Rust 6, Jewel Zeiler 5, Makenna Liles 6, Danielle Zahn 11, Chloe Arthur 15, Meghan St. Germain 3, Joey Janetski 2.

ST. IGNATIUS – Sydney Castor 3, Bryar McCrea 5, Tianna Brown 7, Nalani Linsebigler 2, RanDee Charlo 4.

Mission 21 Loyola 49

On Thursday night, the Loyola girls came to Mission. In the first quarter, Loyola hit three 3’s and put on a full court press against the Bulldogs, who couldn’t get their shots to fall when they were able to break the press. Their six points in the first quarter came from two three-pointers. Things slowed down a bit for the Breakers in the second, and Mission was able to put up a few more points, making the score 29-11 at half in favor of the Breakers. In the second half, Loyola allowed only 10 points by Mission. They went on to win the game 49-21.

Seven Bulldogs scored, but none of them had more than five. Tianna Brown and Ran’Dee Charlo each had five to lead the team. Loyola only four players score, two of which accounted for 45 of their 49 points.

Loyola- 20 9 10 10 – 49

St. Ignatius- 6 5 3 7 – 21

LOYOLA SACRED HEART – Natalie Goodman 2, Tessa Burke 25, Skylar Hollenback 20, Jane Albrecht 2.

ST. IGNATIUS – Sydney Castor 3, Bryar McCrea 3, Tianna Brown 5, Afton Brander 1, Pam Anderson 2, Nalani Linsebigler 2, RanDee Charlo 5.

Mission 19 Anaconda 43

In their third game of the week, Mission took on the Copperheads, who have also been struggling to win conference games this season. Anaconda kept Mission scoreless in the first quarter, then took a 21-9 lead into the half. A strong third quarter by Anaconda extended their lead, and the Bulldogs lost the game 19-43. Tianna Brown was once again the top scorer with 11 points for the team.

St. Ignatius- 0 9 2 8 – 19

Anaconda- 7 14 16 6 – 43

ST. IGNATIUS – Tianna Brown 11, Bryar McRea 3, Afton Brander 2, Ran’Dee Charlo 2, Nalani Linsebigler 1.

ANACONDA – Sydnie Peterson 12, Molly Huber 8, Alexis Seitzinger 7, Shea Forsberg 5, Randee Jo Johnson 4, Raegan Johnson 2, Johanna Forsberg 2, Arieona Mattson 2, Katie Jorgensen 1.

Arlee 57 Philipsburg 33

Last Tuesday, the Scarlets started the new year with a big win over previously undefeated Philipsburg. Things were close through the first quarter, then Arlee put up 24 points in the second quarter to take a 20 point lead into halftime. In the third, the Scarlets held Philipsburg to just two points while scoring 12 themselves. Philipsburg tried to cut into the lead during the fourth, but the Scarlets were too much for them. Leading Arlee in scoring was freshman Alyssia Vanderburg, who put up 18. Bryndle Goyins added 10, Carly Hergett had nine, and Morgan Malatare had seven.

Philipsburg- 4 10 2 17 – 33

Arlee- 10 24 12 11 – 57

PHILIPSBURG – Maggie Althaus 4, Sarah Goff 8, Courtney Goff 3, Kira Brabender 10, Jaden Comings 2, Ciera Wingo 6.

ARLEE – Becca Whitesell 3, Ella Lindbergh 3, Carly Hergett 9, Abby Yocum 2, Morgan Malatare 7, Megan Shick 3, Nellie Desjarlais 2, Alyssia Vanderburg 18, Bryndle Goyins 10.

Arlee 56 Noxon 14

On Saturday, the Scarlets took on Noxon in a 14C conference game. Arlee didn’t waste any time, putting up 24 points in the first quarter while holding Noxon to just two points. The Scarlets kept things going in the next two quarters, then scored only two points in the fourth. Noxon didn’t score more than six points in each quarter, and Arlee won the game 54-14. Ten Arlee players scored, including Alyssia Vanderburg, who led all scorers with 22. Arlee takes on Charlo on Thursday.

Arlee- 24 14 16 2 – 56

Noxon- 2 6 2 4 – 14

ARLEE – Becca Whitesell 8, Ella Lindbergh 5, Ashley Revis 2, Carly Hergett 6, Abby Yocum 2, Shaylee Perry 3, Morgan Malatare 2, Megan Shick 1, Alyssia Vanderburg 22, Bryndle Goyins 5.

NOXON – Kamber Torti 4, Asiah Jensen 4, Kristina Brown 2, Delaney Weltz 4.

Ronan 56 Deer Lodge 45

Last Tuesday, Ronan hosted Deer Lodge in an important conference game. In a tight first quarter, neither team could outscore the other, and things were tied up at 14 after one. In the second, Ronan was able to makes some plays and held a slight edge going into the second half, 25-21. The Maidens were able to extend their lead in the third to ten points, but Deer Lodge wasn’t going to go away easy. Ronan made their free throws, keeping Deer Lodge from cutting into the lead down the stretch. Lee Camel led the Maidens with 21, Alicia Camel had 17, and Jordyn Clairmont made two three’s and scored 12 for the team.

Deer Lodge- 14 7 10 14 – 45

Ronan- 14 11 16 15 – 56

DEER LODGE – Josie Applegate 7, Rilee Gray 2, Lenora Campbell 11, Jaicee Senecal 2, Darcy Walker 7, Kerstin Cooper 3, Crichton Jessalyn 13.

RONAN – Lee Camel 7 4-5 21, Alicia Camel 5 7-7 17, Jordyn Clairmont 5 0-1 12, Micalann McCrea 0 5-6 5, Gabriella Wirz 0 1-2 1, Siliye Pete 0 0-2 0.

3FG – DL 4-9 (Campbell 3, Cooper), R 5-13 (L.Camel 3, Clairmont 2). 2FG – DL12-22, R12-24. FT – DL8-12, R17-23 (74%)..

Ronan 54 Troy 26

On Saturday, Ronan played their third game of the week against Troy. The Maidens came out hot, outscoring Troy 23-2 in the first quarter alone. Troy tried to cut into the lead in the second, but Ronan wasn’t having it, and took a 33-11 into the half. Troy wouldn’t get any closer than that, as Ronan kept their win streak alive. Seven Maidens scored, including Lee Camel, who was once against the high scorer with 17. Alicia Camel added 15, and Micalann McCrea put in 10.

Ronan- 23 10 16 5 – 54

Troy- 3 8 11 4 – 26

RONAN – Lee Camel 17, Alicia Camel 7 1-4 15, Micalann McCrea 4 1-2 10, Louetta Conko-Camel 2 2-4 6, Jordyn Clairmont 3, Gabby Wirz 2, Sadie Wirz 1.

TROY – Aurora Becquart 9, Alyssa Lewis 6, Allie Coldwell 5, Allie Brown 4, Sami Rorich 2.

3FG R5-20 (L.Camel 3, McCrea, Clairmont), 2FG R19-33, FT R5-13.

REBOUNDS 26 (L.Camel 7, Clairmont 5, A.Camel 4, Conko-Camel 4, McCrea 3, Ashley Peterson 2, S.Wirz). ASSISTS 13 (McCrea 5, Clairmont 3, L.Camel 3, Peterson, A.Camel). STEALS 11 (McCrea 4, L.Camel 3, Clairmont 2, A.Camel, Conko-Camel).

Charlo 44 Hellgate 15

Charlo played their first game of the new year against the Hellgate JV team. Even against a AA team, the Vikings didn’t have any trouble. The outscored Hellgate 16-1 in the first quarter, then shut them out in the second, taking a 24-1 lead into halftime. Hellgate got things going in the second half, but it wouldn’t be enough to make up the ground they lost, and the Vikings one 44-15. Charlo’s Cheyenne Nagy led all scorers with 22, and Mikaylan Roylance added nine.

Unfortunately for the Vikings, they lost a good player off the bench in freshman Teaira Truman, who injured her knee and will be out for the season.

Charlo- 16 8 9 11 - 44

Hellgate- 1 0 5 9 - 15

CHARLO- Cheyenne Nagy 22, Mikaylan Roylance 9, Brooklyn Foust 2, Ashley Tryon 4, Telesa Truman 2, Sakoya Goustad 4, Skyler Frame 1.

FT’s - Charlo (5/10) 3-point goals - Charlo ( Nagy 2, Roylance 1)

Charlo 39 darby 28

On Saturday night, Charlo played their second nonconference game of the week, taking on the Darby Tigers. In the first quarter, the Vikings had some good looks against Darby’s two-three zone defense. Those shots led to a 11-2 first quarter lead. In a game that feature some tall, athletic players on each side, shot blocking was a common occurance. Darby outscored Charlo in the second quarter, but the Vikings still took a 19-11 lead into halftime. In the third both teams played good defense, but Darby’s shots weren’t falling. The Tigers got going in the fourth, but great passing by Charlo led to a 39-28 win. Mikaylan Roylance led the Vikings with 10, and Cheyenne Nagy added nine.

Darby- 2 9 4 13 – 28

Charlo- 11 8 8 12 – 39

DARBY – Casey Ehmann 13, Peyton Muir 6, Lily Lang 6, Kylie Fisher 3.

CHARLO – Cheyenne Nagy 9, Mikaylan Roylance 10, Brooklyn Foust 9, Ashley Tryon 6, Skyler Frame 4, Allie Delaney 1.

Polson 16

Columbia Falls 62

By john heglie

At Columbia Falls, the tall task before the visiting Lady Pirates got tangled up by the limbs of towering trees among an undefeated WildKat lineup. In a game that favors inches, Kat players within proximity of the six foot range or better almost tripled the tally of Pirate point productivity. Polson had hoped to make some fur fly during this foray rather than face fast felines flowing freely up and down the court. Consequently, the Lady Pirates suffered an acute allergic reaction to a basketball bout of cat scratch fever against a team that one radio commentator was convinced could contend among the collegiate ranks of the NAIA.

Nichole Lake and Lauren Lefthand combined for 11 points. Polson (0-2, 1-5) seeks to regroup as it travels to the Bitterroot to face the SWA Lady Yellowjackets of Stevensville on Thursday, January 14, then host the back end of a doubleheader against the visiting 7B Libby Lady Loggers on Saturday, January 16.

Polson 5 5 3 3 – 16

Co. Falls 18 20 16 8 – 62

POLSON – Nichole Lake 2 2-4 6, Lauren Lefthand 2 0-0 5, Marlee Congdon 2, Mollie Fisher 2, Clarke 1.

COLUMBIA FALLS – Kiara Burlage 19, Cydney Finberg 9, Allyson Gimbel 8, Sydney Hovde 8, Ellie Johnson 6, Peyton Kehr 6, Miranda Livingston 3, Sydney Grilley 3.

3FG LP1-19 (Lefthand), 2FG LP5-16, FT LP3-8.

REBOUNDS *16 (Lake *5, Makenna Weltz 3, Clarke 2, Quinn Motichka 2, Erin Sampson, Congdon, Kaelyn Smith, Kyler Lundeen). ASSISTS *2 (Fisher, *Clarke). STEALS 12 (Lake 3, Clarke 2, Lundeen 2, Fisher 2, Sampson, Lefthand, Smith). BLOCK 1 (*Fisher). (Sa09Jan16)

Asterisk (*) denotes stat variant(s) reflected by other sources – tm15r (Lake 4r), tm1a, tm0b.

TER 21 St. Regis 55

Two Eagle River had a tough start to their new year. In a conference game on Friday, the Eagles took on St. Regis. The Tigers came out hot and stayed that way through three quarters, outscoring the Eagles by double digits in all three. It wasn’t until the fourth that TER got some shots to fall, but it wouldn’t be enough, as they lost 21-55. Tyra Michel led the Eagles with nine.

St. Regis- 15 17 20 3 – 55

Two Eagle River- 4 4 4 9 – 21

ST. REGIS – Cheesman 7, Kelly 3, Hill 3, Pate 2, Hill 28, Sanford 12.

TWO EAGLE RIVER – Cassidi Wunderlich 6, Tyra Michel 9, Misty Mendoza 3, Shay Andrew 2, Kristan Hewankorn 1.