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Big Sandy's Jaylyn Cline, middle, shoots over the Hays-Lodge Pole defense during a District 9C game last Tuesday in Big Sandy. The Pioneers got their first win in over two years.
Sophie Reichelt and the Big Sandy PIoneers celebrate after beating Hays-Lodge Pole last Tuesday in Big Sandy.
HLP's Mulleah Stiffarm goes in for a layup during last Tuesday's game in Big Sandy.
Action during last Tuesday's game in Big Sandy.
Big Sandy celebrates beating HLP last Tuesday in Big Sandy.
HLP's Latasha Kirkaldie looks to pass during last Tuesday's game in Big Sandy.
Sherya Boushie is surrounded during last Tuesday's game in Big Sandy.
HLP's Siera Chandler hangs on to the ball during last Tuesday's game in Big Sandy.
With every passing week, the girls high school basketball season gets closer to district tournaments. So, needless to say, the last week of January was a big one.
The action on the Hi-Line started last Tuesday where the Big Sandy Pioneers picked up their first win of the season, defeating Hays-Lodge Pole at home. The Pioneers were hot from start to finish in a thrilling, 50-39 win over the Thunderbirds.
Meanwhile, the District 9C's top two teams were in action Friday night, and Fort Benton did what it needed to do to keep pace, as the Longhorns won at North Star 55-34. The Knights jumped out to a 13-10 lead, but Fort Benton outscored North Star 31-13 in the second half for the lopsided win. Aspen Giese scored a game-high 20 points for the Longhorns, while Leah Gannon added 15. Kate Hansen paced the Knights with 16 points.
Box Elder easily stayed undefeated Friday night, as the Bears clobbered Geraldine-Highwood 68-32 at home. Box Elder opened the game on a 20-6 run and got 24 points and 17 rebounds from Cecilia Vielle. Joelnell Momberg added 18, and Lilly Gopher scored 11 for the Bears.
Turner also played a non-conference game Friday night, and the Tornadoes got back into the win column with a 58-35 victory at Dodson. Turner went on a 21-9 run in the second quarter to pull away. Shyan Krass led all scorers with 17 points, while Sarah Billmayer added 14 for the Tornadoes.
The Chester-Joplin-Inverness Hawks have been a team on the rise this season, and they got their weekend started with a big, 47-40 win over Chinook Friday night. It was the start of a big weekend for the Hawks, who have surged to third place in the 9C standings.
Big Sandy's momentum meanwhile, didn't last. Friday, the Pioneers were downed in a non-conference game at Denton-Geyser-Stanford,, 46-27.
Harlem showed no signs of slowing down Friday night. The Wildcats knocked off District 1B rival Cut Bank 69-60. But the win didn't come easy as the Wolves led 25-28 at the break and still had the lead in the fourth quarter. But Harlem scored a 22-6 run in the final eight minutes for the win. Skylee Dirden poured in 26 points for Harlem while teammate L'Tia Lawrence added 20.
Harlem also had a big showdown Saturday. Not only were the Wildcats playing a rivalry game against Rocky Boy, it was also a meeting of perhaps the two best teams in the Northern B. But even on the road, the Wildcats kept their momentum going with a 69-55 win over the Morning Stars.
Harlem had a great first quarter, building a 16-7 lead, and the Wildcats were never really threatened. Mystic Striker scored a game-high 23 points for Harlem, but L'Tia Lawrence and Skylee Dirden each added 16. Jaylynn Mitchell poured in 19 for the Morning Stars and Adrienne Gopher added 15.
Fort Benton stepped up to the Class B ranks Saturday night, and the Conrad Cowgirls were no match for the Class C Longhorns. In Fort Benton, the Longhorns win 55-34. Twelve different players scored for Fort Benton, with Aspen Giese and Leah Gannon combining for 23 points.
Back in the 9C Saturday, Box Elder swamped Chinook 88-35 in Box Elder, behind 27 points for Lilly Gopher. Cecilia Vielle added 19 points, while Maddie Wolf Chief scored 15. Sierra Swank paced the Sugarbeeters with 11.
The Chester-Joplin-Inverness Hawks also got a big 9C win Saturday, beating Turner 36-29 on the road. CJI used a 15-point third quarter to get a lead and then hold on down the stretch. Peyton Hawks had a big game with 19 points for the Hawks, while Sarah Billmayer scored nine for the Tornadoes.
North Star also continued its strong recent play with a 44-31 win over improving HLP Saturday night in Hays. The Knights led 20-11 at halftime, then held off a strong rally from the Thunderbirds in the fourth quarter. Kate Hansen scored 11 points for the Knights, while Mulleah Stiffarm scored 11 for HLP.
Friday
Harlem 68, Cut Bank 60
Cut Bank 13 22 19 6 - 60
Harlem 13 15 18 22 - 68
Cut Bank: Raemaeker 6, Rides At the Door 2, Sinstad 3, Barry 2, Spotted Bear 14, Black 6, Anato 3, Madison Seifert 23.
Harlem: Striker 11, Skylee Dirden 26, L'Tia Lawrence 20, Eagleman 6, Scheaffer 3, Doney 2.
Turner 58, Dodson 35
Turner 8 21 16 13 - 58
Dodson 7 9 8 11 - 35
Turner: Raegan Conlen 6, Sarah Billmayer 14, Rylee Conlan 3, Melanie Watkins 4, Brandy Calvert 7, Laci Maloney 8, Shyan Krass 14.
Dodson: Christian Jaynes 2, Shantelle Talks Different 5, Tiffany Cliff 6, Laney Cole 2, Melony Fetter 20.
Box Elder 68, Geraldine 32
Geraldine 6 8 10 8 - 32
Box Elder 20 17 21 10 - 68
Geraldine: Jackie Long 9, Ellie Meeks 8, Taylor Larson 4, Bentley McCullough 4, Emma Bye 3, Johna McCullough 2, Azzia Rowland 2.
Box Elder: Cecilia Vielle 24, Joelhell Momberg 18, Lilly Gopher 11, Nikayla Anderson 8, Maddie Wolfchief 5, Eve The Boy 2.
Fort Benton 55, North Star 34
North Star 13 8 6 7 – 34
Fort Benton 10 14 16 15 – 55
North Star: Kate Hansen 16, Kenidee Wolery 2, Paij Peterson 4, Lily Pedersen 3, Chelsea Donaldson 4, Peytan King 5.
Fort Benton: Cassie Knack 2, McKenzie Clark 5, Aspen Giese 20, Abby Clark 6, Maci Molinario 2, Megan Clark 4, Leah Gannon 15, McKenna Hanford 1.
Saturday
Harlem 69, Rocky Boy 55
Harlem 16 11 20 22 - 69
Rocky Boy 7 13 20 15 - 55
Harlem: Kittson 2, Healy 4, Mystic Striker 23, Dirden 16, Lawrence 16, Eagleman 8.
Rocky Boy: J. Gopher 3, Coffee 3, A. Gopher 15, Mitchell 19, Pease 8, Henry 7.
Fort Benton 55, Conrad 34
Conrad 9 5 8 12 - 34
Fort Benton 15 11 16 13 - 55
Conrad: Alison Harris 9, Haley Gouchenour 7, Kate Murdock 5, Lauren Phillips 5, Dalayne VanDyke 5, Brooke Mycke 2, Kadie Banay 1.
Fort Benton: Aspen Giese 12, Leah Gannon 11, Megan Clark 7, Maci Molinario 7, Abby Clark 5, Cassie Nack 4, McKenna Hanford 3, Jaelyn Villeux 2, Mckenzie Clark 2, Dani McKelly 2.
Chester-Joplin-Inverness 36, Turner 29
CJI 13 5 15 3 - 36
Turner 7 5 8 9 - 29
Chester-Joplin-Inverness: Kendahl Knapton 7, Korrin Harmon 4, Kayona Fraser 2, Khloe Kammerzell 4, Peyton Hawks 19.
Turner: Raegan Conlan 6, S. Billmayer 9, Rylee Conlan 4, M. Watkins 3, S. Krass 7.
Box Elder 88, Chinook 35
Chinook 12 14 6 3 - 35
Box Elder 31 28 17 12 - 88
Chinook: Swank 11, Hofer 11, Hanson 3, McMaster 4, MacLeod 2, Pula 4.
Box Elder: Sarah Parisian 4, Eve The Boy 4, Maia Henderson 2, Maddie Wolfchief 15, Lilly Gopher 27, Joelnell Momberg 9, Brittany LaFromboise 4, Tallen Oats 4, Cecilia Vielle 19.
North Star 44, Hays-Lodge Pole 31
North Star 8 12 11 13 – 44
HLP 8 12 11 13 – 31
North Star: Kate Hansen 11, Kenidee Wolery 3, Paij Peterson 8, Lily Pedersen 2, Olivia King 1, Katelin Harvey 6, Shayla Borlaug 7, Chelsea Donaldson 2, Peytan King 4.
HLP: Darreylin Blackwolf 2, Sierra Chandler 2, Latasha Kirkaldie 6, Mulleah Stiffarm 11, Tahlia Werk 5, Miquela Perez 5.
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