The Blaine County Journal News-Opinion - We've Got The County Covered

The Chinook Sugarbeeters were back on the court this past Saturday as they hosted the Shelby Coyotes in their home opener. The two teams met a week ago in a non-conference clash at the Coyote Classic with Shelby coming away with a 68-42 win. Saturday in front of the hometown fans, the 'Beeters were a very different team, playing the Coyotes tough in a 74-70 setback.

Junior Carson Nissen dropped in a corner three off a nice pass from junior Landon Beck to give Chinook an 11-5 lead midway through the first quarter. Moments later, freshman Ryan Bell found senior Jackson Nordboe underneath the bas...