Hi-Line Girls Roundup: Chinook, Fort Benton sweep 9C games

By this time next month, district tournaments for Hi-Line girls teams will already be over. That’s how fast the 2016-17 basketball season is flying by. And that’s part of what made this last week such a big one.

The action started back on Tuesday as the Turner girls continued their great season with a 56-30 thumping of Dodson. Turner started the game on an 18-4 run and never looked back as Ella Billmayer scored a game-high 13 points.

The Rocky Boy Morning Stars also won a makeup game with Conrad last Tuesday, going on the road to crush the Cowgirls 61-41. Adrienne Gopher poured in 17 points, Rosie Parker added 16 and Sasha Coffee scored 10 in the 1B victory.

In a District 2B game Thursday night, Harlem wasn’t as fortunate. The Wildcats were at home to take on the high-powered Malta M-Ettes, and while Harlem hung in, Malta was too much in a 61-41 win. Malta built a 33-20 lead in the first half, and while the Wildcats played well, it wasn’t enough as Sophia Stiles threw in 26 points for Malta. L’Tia Lawrence scored 10 for the Wildcats.

Friday night was a busy one in the District 9C, and the biggest game took place in Gildford, where the North Star Knights and Turner Tornadoes battled for second place. But on their home floor, the Knights got the best of the Tornadoes in a 49-36 win.

Paij Peterson had a big game for the Knights, scoring 14 points and grabbing seven rebounds. Sarah Billmayer scored 12 for the Tornadoes.

Fort Benton is also trying to stay near the top of the 9C standings and a 54-13 win over Big Sandy Friday night held. The Fort Benton defense was tenacious, as the Pioneers scored just four points in the first, two in the second, three in the third and four in the fourth.

Leah Gannon scored 15 points to lead Fort Benton, while Aliz Evans had 14. Jaylyn Cline notched eight points for Big Sandy.

Chinook also got back on the winning track Friday night by avenging an early-season loss to Hays-Lodge Pole. In Hays, the Sugarbeeters started the game on a 15-2 run and won 45-34. Sierra Swank scored 15 points for the Beeters, while Rayleigh Kirkaldie had 13 for HLP.

Everybody in the 9C is chasing Box Elder, and Friday night, the Chester-Joplin-Inverness

Hawks couldn’t catch the Bears. In Chester, Box Elder scored 30 first-quarter points in a 67-34 win. Lilly Gopher had a big night for the Bears with 24 points, while Tai and Tia Russell combined for 21. Peyton Hawks paced CJI with nine.

Back in the 2B Friday night, Harlem suffered its second straight loss, as the Wildcats fell to rival Wolf Point, 52-47. Harlem trailed by 12 points at the half and clawed back into the game in the fourth quarter, but still came up short. Skylee Dirden led the Wildcats with 18 points, while Kaila Henry added 13.

Back in the 9C Saturday night, Turner was in another key showdown, but again, the Tornadoes couldn’t get over the hump. Playing at home, Turner fell short, 49-45 against Fort Benton. The game was close throughout, with Turner holding a two-point edge at the half. But, Fort Benton outscored the Tornadoes 16-9 in the fourth.

Coya Knack scored 14 points and grabbed 15 rebounds for the Longhorns, while Alia Evans chipped in with 10. Ella Billmayer scored 11 for the Tornadoes.

CJI found its way back to the winner’s circle Saturday night, by beating HLP 53-43 in Chester. Korrin Harmon lit up the Thunderbirds to the tune of 22 points, while Kayona Fraser and Khloe Kammerzell combined for 18 more for the Hawks.

Chinook also made it a winning weekend, as the Beeters blew by Big Sandy 54-30 Saturday night in Chinook. After a close first quarter, Chinook outscored the Pioneers 38-18 the rest of the way. Sierra Swank scored a game-high 19 for the Beeters, while Brooke Elliot added 12. Jaylyn Cline scored 10 and Jessica Roth added eight for Big Sandy.

Back in the Class B ranks Saturday, Rocky Boy stayed close to the 1B lead with a thrilling 73-71 at home over Cut Bank. The Morning Stars fell behind by 10 points in the first half, but they exploded for 48 points in the second half to steal the win from the Wolves. Jaylynn Mitchell had a huge game with 24 points, but the Morning Stars also got 15 from Adrienne Gopher, 11 by Rosie Parker and 10 from Jaynah Gopher in the exciting win.

Tuesday

Turner 56, Dodson 30

Dodson 4 9 7 10 – 30

Turner 18 16 15 7 0 – 56

Dodson: M. Fetter 19, K. Racine 2, C. Jaynes 9. Totals: 12 2-8.

Turner – Conlan Raegan 6, Ella Billmayer 13, Sarah Billmayer 4, Alaynee Hawley 2, Rylee Conlan 9, Melanie Watkins 6, Rennay Watkins 8, Shyan Krass 8. Totals: 24 6-9.

3-pointers: E. Billmayer, Conlan, Fetter 3, Jaynes.

Rocky Boy 61, Conrad 41

Rocky Boy 9 12 24 16 – 61

Conrad 6 14 8 13 – 41

Rocky Boy – Jaynah Gopher 3, Shania Patacsil 2, Sasha Coffee 10, Maya Reed 4, Adrienne Gopher 17, Roselynn Parker 16, Jaylynn Mitchelle 9. Totals: 22 14-22.

Conrad: B. Mycke 15, K. Murack 4, P. Nelson 2, A. Petrosky 2, D. VanDyke 14, J. Kinamon 3, I. Kinamon 1. Totals: 14 12-19.

3-pointers: Coffee, A. Gopher 2, VanDyke.

Thursday

Malta 61, Harlem 41

Malta 16 17 19 9 – 61

Harlem 10 10 13 8 – 41

Malta – Sophia Stiles 26, Raina Mortenson 2, Eva Harms 7, Jada Nicholson 16, Kyleigh Schipman 2, Raleigh Hunter 2, Shay Garfield 6. Totals: 24 12-16.

Harlem – Kailee Henry 9, Skylee Dirden 8, L'Tia Lawrence 10, Autumn Eagleman 8, Taeshon Scheaffer 6. Totals: 16 5-8.

3-pointers – Stiles, Henry, Lawrence 2, Scheaffer.

Friday

Fort Benton 54, Big Sandy 13

Big Sandy 4 2 3 4 – 13

Fort Benton 15 18 11 10 – 54

Big Sandy – J. Leader 3, A. Rutledge 1, J. Clone 8, C. Bailey 1. Totals: 2 8-14.

Fort Benton – Kaitlyn Bird 3, Madison Thompson 4, Lilly Green 4, Jaelyn Vielleux 4, Megan Clark 2, Coya Nack 6, Alia Evans 14, Leah Gannon 15, McKenna Hanford 2. Totals: 24 3-9.

Three point goals – Leader 1, Evans 2, Gannon 1. Total fouls – Big Sandy 9, Fort Benton 12.

North Star 49, Turner 36

Turner 7 11 14 4 – 36

North Star 14 14 13 8 – 49

Turner – Raegan Conlan 3, Ella Billmayer 6, Sarah Billmayer 12, Rylee Conlan 2, Melanie Watkins 5, Rennay Watkins 8. Totals: 13 7-17.

North Star – Katelyn Hansen 9, Paij Peterson 14, Lily Pedersen 3, Katelin Harvey 5, Sheridan Spicher 8, Chelsea Donaldson 4, Peytan King 6. Totals: 15 17-28.

Three point goals – E. Billmayer 1, S. Billmayer 2, Hansen 1, Peterson 1.

Chinook 45, Hays-Lodge Pole 34

Chinook 15 9 7 14 – 45

HLP 2 11 9 13 – 34

Chinook – Sierra Swank 15, Carrie Hofer 5, Kourtney Hanson 5, Rachelle Chaffin 4, Ashley Macleod 2, Erin Pula 2, Brooke Elliot 8, Lincy Johnson 4. Totals: 16 9-30.

HLP – Kiara Shambo 4, Maxine PlainFeather 2, Latasha Kirkaldie 4, Rayleigh Kirkaldie 13, Mulleeah Stiffarm 11. Totals: 13 2-8.

Total fouls – Chinook 15, HLP 26. Fouled out – Swank, Darrellyn BlackWolf, Stiffarm. 3-pointers – Swank, Rayleigh Kirkaldie 3, Stiffarm 3.

Wolf Point 52, Harlem 47

WP 16 13 12 11 – 52

Harlem 6 11 12 18 – 47

WP – Brenna Kurokawa 2, Shelly Hanks 14, Semarah Wells 2, Mary Bighorn 2, Abby Juve 4, Mahala Shawl 25. Totals 15 17-25 52.

Harlem – Kaila Henry 13, Kylee Dirden 18, L'Tia Lawrence 9, Eagleman 5, Benson 2. Totals 19 4-12 47.

3-point goals – Shawl 2; Henry 2, Dirden, Lawrence, Eagleman.

Box Elder 67, CJI 34

Box Elder 30 15 14 8 – 67

Chester-Joplin-Inverness 6 11 11 6 – 34

Box Elder – Minnie The Boy 6, Kiya Morsette 7, Sarah Parisian 1, Nikayla Anderson 2, Eve The Boy 4, Maddie Wolf Chief 2, Lilly Gopher 24, Dionae Johnson 2, Tia Russell 10, Joelnell Monberg 6, Tai Russell 1, Brittany LaFromboie 2.

Chester-Joplin-Inverness– Jeraca Tempei 2, Kendahl Knapton 4, Korrin Harmon 6, Kayona Fraser 4, Abby Fraser 2, Khloe Kammerzell 8, Peyton Hawks 9.

Saturday

Fort Benton 49, Turner 45

FB 12 9 13 16 – 49

Turner 14 9 13 9 – 45

FB – Kaitlyn Bird 5, Emma Arnst 2, Madison Thompson 8, Coya Nack 14, Alia Evans 10, Sahara Scott 2, Leah Gannon 4, Mackenzie Clark 4. Totals 17 13-18 49.

Turner – Ella Billmayer 11, Sarah Billmayer 5, Rylee Conlan 7, Melanie Watkins 5, Rennay Watkins 9, Shyan Krass 8. Totals 17 9-16 45.

3-point goals – Evans 2; S. Billmayer, Conlan. Total fouls – FB 17, Turner 17. Fouled out – none.

Chester-Joplin-Inverness 53, Hays-Lodge Pole 43

HL (not available) – 43

CJI 14 8 13 18 – 53

HL – (Individual scorers not available)

CJI – Kendahl Knapton 7, Korrin Harmon 22, Kayona Fraser 9, Khloe Kammerzell 9, Peyton Hawks 6.

Box Elder 73, North Star 39

North Star 9 10 10 10 – 39

Box Elder 12 16 24 21 – 73

North Star – Katelyn Hansen 17, Hall Kapperud 2, Paij Peterson 5, Lily Petersen 2, Katelyn Harvey 3, Saige O'Neil 2, Sheridan Spicher 3, Peyton King 2. Totals 13 12-27 39.

Box Elder – Minnie The Boy 3, Kiya Morsette 6, Sarah Parisian 4, Nikayla Anderson 3, Eve The Boy 4, Maddie Wolf Chief 3, Lily Gopher 19, Tia Russell 14, Joelnell Momberg 13, Tai Russell 1, Britney L. 4. Totals 29 13-19 73.

3-point goals – Spicher; Russell.

Chinook 54, Big Sandy 30

Big Sandy 12 6 6 6 – 30

Chinook 16 15 12 11 – 54

Big Sandy – J. Leader 3, A. Rutledge 2, J. Roth 8, C. DeMontiney 2, J. Cline 10, C. Bailey 5. Totals: 13 3-8.

Chinook – Sierra Swank 19, Megan Molyneaux 2, Carrie Hofer 6, Kourtney Hanson 4, Rachelle Chaffin 2, Erin Pula 9, Brooke Elliot 12. Totals: 17 16-27.

3-pointers – Leader, Swank 4.

Rocky Boy 73, Cut Bank 71

Cut Bank 24 10 18 19 – 71

Rocky Boy 14 11 22 26 – 73

Cut Bank – Jaycee Frydenlund 20, Madi Seifert 17, Sarah Thies 12, Marissa VandenBos 12, Jazmine Spotted Bear 6, Brynne Finstad 2, Macee Barry 2

Rocky Boy – Jaylynn Mitchell 24, Adrienne Gopher 15, Roselynne Parker 11, Jaynah Gopher 10, Shania Patacsil 7, Sasha Coffee 5, Rochelle Pease 1.