Sandpoint Future 4th Grade Girls unbeaten at Missoula tourney

Full caption: The Sandpoint Future 4th Grade Girls basketball team went an undefeated 5-0 to win the Zootown "The Jump" tournament held Jan. 3 and 4 at the Pfahler Sport Specific Complex and DeSmet and Meadow Hill Middle School's, all located in the Greater Missoula Area. Sandpoint Future defeated the Lady Broncs of Frenchtown twice (34-20; 34-7), Full Court 4th of Missoula twice (26-10; 27-12) and the Dillon Beavers (26-6) to capture what was their second consecutive undefeated tournament title. With the tournament victory, the team has now qualified for the Montana Middle School State Tournament, set to be held March 6 at Fergus High in Lewistown, in addition to having already qualified for the Washington Middle School State Tournament earlier this season. Head coach Karly Malone said this past weekend was a true team effort, with every player scoring, playing team defense and contributing impactful minutes. Back row, from left are coaches Karly Malone and Amanda Skinner. Front row, from left are Kate Thielbahr, Presley VonderAhe, Gracie Fields, Juli Driggs, Lily Savage, Evelyn Brawley, Remi Lowther, Brynn Malone and Estelle Skinner.