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We tuned in and cheered on during the Basketball Championships Thursday through Saturday in Missoula. It was the Lady Beeter's second showing in the B tournament after moving up from Class C. Chinook girls (20-5) closed out Thursday night of the tournament in the closest game of the girls bracket with a 57-51 win over the Florence-Carlton Falcons (20-4), the Western 2-seed. "We had a goal to win that first game," Chinook head coach Mike Seymour said. "Now it's time to set a new goal. They...
The Northern B Divisional Tournament in Cut Bank saw fierce competition over the weekend as teams battled for a spot in the divisional championship and state tournament. On Thursday night, the Harlem Wildcats (#4 from 2B) took on the Choteau Bulldogs (#1 from 1B). The Wildcats controlled the game right from the get-go, never letting up as they cruised to a 74-60 victory over the Bulldogs. Going into Friday's matchup saw Harlem take on the Glasgow Scotties. Latham Blackwolf spawned a comeback aga... Full story
The Lady Beeters battled through a roller-coaster game to secure a 51-40 victory over Harlem in the opening round of the 2025 Northern B Divisional tournament Thursday in Malta. Chinook’s defense clamped down early, holding Harlem to 7 points in the first quarter. The offense delivered a narrow 22-17 halftime lead. The Wildcats full-court press caused headaches for Chinook in the third, shrinking the margin to just three points. But Chinook found their second wind in the fourth, exploding for 2...
The dust has settled, the nets have been cut down, and the echoes of squeaking sneakers and roaring crowds have faded into the vast Hi-Line sky. The District 9C, 1B and 2B basketball tournaments delivered a whirlwind of emotions, stunning upsets, and nail-biting finishes. In a display of dominance that sent shockwaves through the 1B landscape, the Sugarbeeter girls seized the district crown with an iron grip! Their journey to glory was paved with decisive victories, showcasing a potent...
Our local teams battled it out on the hardwood this past weekend. The rivalries were fierce, the shots were hot, and the crowds were roaring! And the wrestlers made all of us proud in Billings, unleashing their fury on the mats! The Sugarbeeters faced a challenging weekend, going up against Conrad and CJI. The girls kicked things off with a dominant performance on Friday, crushing Conrad 61-17. However, they couldn't maintain the momentum against CJI on Saturday, falling 46-38. The boys also...
Local teams lit up the courts and mats with performances that ranged from record-breaking scoring surges to gritty, hard-fought battles. Fans witnessed standout displays in both boys and girls basketball, and an electrifying showing in wrestling that promises even more excitement at the upcoming state finals. The weekend kicked off with a bang on Thursday. In a high-octane boys matchup, the Rocky Boy Stars unleashed a scoring clinic against the Thunderbirds. The Stars dominated from tip-off, cru...
The hardwood has been busy this past week, with local high school basketball teams battling it out in a flurry of games. From dominant performances to nail-biting finishes, fans have been treated to a taste of everything that makes small-town basketball so exciting. Friday, January 31st, saw a split decision between Chinook and Rocky Boy. The Lady Beeters showcased their strength with a convincing 67-17 victory over Rocky Boy. Chinook's dominant performance left little doubt as to their prowess...
Sugarbeeters gained some wins and bore some losses over the weekend. On Thursday, the Lady Beeters basketball team secured a 47-35 victory over Fort Benton while the boys' squad fell 56-38 to a tough Longhorn team. The Chinook girls pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring Fort Benton 14-6 and riding that momentum to the win. A strong defensive effort in the second half was key and senior guard Alexus Seymour led Chinook in scoring, finishing with 11 points. "We knew we had to lock in defens...
Can you believe we're in the final stretches of winter sports! Beeters, Wildcats, Tornadoes, and Thunderbirds all fought hard this weekend. Many thanks to our coaches that build a better team and shape young people every time they execute a play! Beeter wrestlers braved the cold and found their way to the mats in Forsyth and Miles City. Coach Stroh took time out of his schedule to share some highlights with BCJ. "We wrestled hard this weekend." Julian Powell knocked off Montana's #2 ranked...
The Beeters, Wildcats, and Thunderbirds grapplers opened the weekend on Thursday in Chester - and closed it on Saturday in Cut Bank. Coach Stroh said "As a team, we had the best weekend we've had all season. The boys really stepped up and showed what they learned through the Christmas break. This team has worked hard all season and they have competed even harder." Stroh added, "However this is the first weekend we have seen them start to put all of the pieces together. For example, a couple of...
On Friday the Chinook girls led Rocky Boy 73 to 33. The Hays-Lodgepole girls bested Box Elder 71 to 40. The boys held on but the final was Rocky Boy for 60 to the Beeters' 45. Saturday, Chinook girls brought home 56 points over Choteau's 25. The Turner girls didn't fare as well, putting up 24 points against North Country's 42. Harlem girls fought hard for their 40 but Fairvew saw victory with 47. The Harlem boys defeated Fairview 51 to 43. Beeter boys weren't as fortunate with Choteau taking it...