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Havre's Sierra Parker shoots the ball against Browning in the Class A State Tournament this past Thursday. The Havre High girls basketball defeated Browning, 54-44, to advance in the tournament.
In Butte this past Thursday, both the Havre High girls and boys basketball teams began the Class A State Tournament. As both teams looked to go on a run, the girls advanced with a 54-44 win over Browning while the boys lost, 60-55, to Hamilton.
The HHS girls basketball team took care of business against Browning to advance in the tournament and keep their hopes of a fourth straight state championship alive. The Ponies had a hot start taking a 24-14 lead. By halftime, Havre had pushed the lead to 39-22.
With the big lead, the Ponies cruised in the second half to advance to the semifinals. It was a balanced attack for Havre as Ariana Gary led the way with 13 points while Sierra Parker and Amaya Jarvis both scored 10 points for the Ponies.
While the girls advanced, the HHS boys could not as they lost, 60-55, to Hamilton on Thursday night to open the tournament. The Ponies fell behind early as they trailed, 17-9, to end the first quarter. The Broncs remained in control as they took a 34-24 lead into halftime.
But in the third quarter, the Ponies responded to cut their deficit to 47-44 heading into the fourth. Unfortunately, the Ponies could not complete the comeback as Hamilton held on to win to send Havre to the loser-out bracket. Tre Gary finished the contest with 21 points for the Ponies.
The Class A State Tournaments will continue today in Butte. The HHS boys team will face Billings Central in an elimination game while the HHS girls team will play Billings Central in the semifinals tonight at 6:30 p.m.
Havre girls 54, Browning 44
BRW - 14 8 10 12 - 44
HAV - 24 15 7 8 - 54
BRW - Teslin Trombley 8, Josey Michaell 8, Sugar Spoonhunter 6, Amari Calf Robe 5, Jerel White Grass 5, Natalee St. Goddard 4, Peyton Eagle Feathers 4, Kalcie Connelly 2, Shaylee Heavy Runner 2.
HAV - Ariana Gary 13, Sierra Parker 10, Amaya Jarvis 10, Tierra Parker 8, Kyanna Jarvis 3, Emilee Chambliss.
Hamilton 60, Havre boys 55
HAV - 9 15 20 11 - 55
HAM - 17 17 13 13 - 60
HAV - Tre Gary 21, Jackson Headdress 10, Brayden Ereaux 6, Matt Huse 6, Carter Spangler 4, Shane Patacsil 3, Reid Kato 3, Dax Ostwalt 2.
HAM - Canaan Magness 21, Tristan Koerner 18, Tyler Jette 7, Jackson Jessop 6, Francesco Baruffini 5, Cole Dickemore 3.
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