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PHOTOS: Guns vs. Hoses basketball game

AMY QUINLIVAN | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 weeks AGO
by AMY QUINLIVAN
Mineral Independent | April 8, 2026 12:00 AM

Shawn Smalley, in black, sat on the "blue" side of the bleachers in the Superior High School Gym on Saturday during the first annual Guns vs. Hoses basketball game. Fitting as a former Montana Highway Patrolman who gave 20 years of service to the state, followed by his current role as a county commissioner. He and his family were overwhelmed by the community's generous support during the benefit game and live auctions held to provide financial assistance as Shawn undergoes treatment for stage 4 colon cancer. Over $40,000 were raised for the Smalley family on April 4, with incredible donations such as guided hunts, firearms, fly fishing trips, a BBQ, and much more. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)

    Russ Cleveland, in red, representing the St. Regis Volunteer Fire Department, worked a pass by Bobby Henderson, in blue, our local USFS Law Enforcement officer playing for the Guns during Saturday's benefit basketball game. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)
 
 
    Superior firefighter (in red) Anthony Dodd is guarded by Mineral County Sheriff's Department Deputy Ethan Atkins. The final score was 41-36 with the Guns taking victory.  (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)
 
 


 

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Shawn Smalley, in black, sat on the "blue" side of the bleachers in the Superior High School Gym on Saturday during the first annual Guns vs. Hoses basketball game. Fitting as a former Montana Highway Patrolman who gave 20 years of service to the state, followed by his current role as a county commissioner. He and his family were overwhelmed by the community's generous support during the benefit game and live auctions held to provide financial assistance as Shawn undergoes treatment for stage 4 colon cancer. Over $40,000 were raised for the Smalley family on April 4, with incredible donations such as guided hunts, firearms, fly fishing trips, a BBQ, and much more. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)