by Scott Sacry
Hamilton hosts Dillon
On Thursday, January 23, the Hamilton girls hosted #3 (406mtsports.com) Dillon. The Broncs were unable to generate enough offense to compete with the Beavers and were defeated 9-61.
The Hamilton boys also hosted Dillon, Class A’s #1 ranked team. Hamilton had the defense to stick with the top ranked Beavers, but they didn’t quite have enough offense as they fell 35-48. Hamilton had a cold night shooting, converting only 22% from the field (9 for 41).
For Hamilton, Canaan Magness had 18 points and 9 rebounds, Tyler Jette had 10 points and 4 rebounds, Cash Lockhart had 3 points, and Kaden Gum had 2 points and 6 rebounds.
Hamilton 35, Butte Central 38
On Saturday, Jan. 25, the Hamilton girls traveled to Butte Central to play the Maroons. Hamilton stumbled out of the gate and trailed 8-21 at halftime. The Broncs made a comeback in the second a half, outscoring Central 18-9 in the third quarter, but they weren’t able to make it all the way back and lost 35-38.
Hamilton 62, Butte Central 60
On Saturday, Jan. 25, the Hamilton boys traveled to Butte Central and won 62-60. The teams were evenly matched and the outcome of the game wasn’t decided until the final possession.
Hamilton trailed 59-60 with 12 seconds left in the game and Hamilton’s Kaden Gum was at the foul line for two free throws. Gum made the first one to tie the game 60-60, then missed the second one and in the scramble for the rebound, the ball went out of bounds and Hamilton got possession with 8 seconds left. Hamilton inbounded the ball to Canaan Magness who drove to his left and pulled up for a leaning, double pump 15 foot jumper that swished through the net to give Hamiton a two point lead. Central had 1.8 seconds left but missed their final attempt and the Broncs got the hard earned victory.
For Hamilton, Magness had another big game, scoring 25 points and had 5 rebounds. Landen Wetzel had 10 points. Kaden Gum had 8 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 steals. Tyler Jette had 6 points, 3 assists, and a whopping 18 rebounds. Cash Lockhart had 6 points. Jake McCarthy had 4 points. And Asher Griffin had 3 points and 6 rebounds.
Corvallis
On Tuesday, January 21, the Corvallis boys hosted Stevensville and won 53-44. The two teams were evenly matched and the game was close throughout, but the Blue Devils made a run in the 3rd quarter and grabbed a 39-31 lead going into the 4th quarter and held on for the victory. Then on Saturday, Jan. 25, the Corvallis boys played at #1 Dillon and lost 25-57.
The Corvallis girls went to Stevensville on Thursday, Jan. 23, and won 47-19. Then on Saturday, Jan 25, the Corvallis girls hosted #3 Dillon and lost 21-69.
Stevensville
On Thursday, January 23, the Stevensville girls hosted Corvallis and lost 52-19. Then on Saturday they went to Frenchtown to face the #4 ranked Broncs. The Lady ‘Jackets fought hard but lost 11-59.
On Tuesday, Jan. 21 the Corvallis boys hosted Stevensville. The Yellowjackets played a competitive game but lost 44-53. For Stevensville, Angus Trangmoe led the way with 12 points, Tanner Brown had 7, McCoy Endres had 3, and Evan Montague and Jake Gavlak each had 2.
On Saturday, Jan 25 the Stevensville boys traveled to #3 Frenchtown and were defeated 27-73.
Victor
On Friday, January 24, Victor traveled to Missoula to play Valley Christian.
In the girls game, Victor won 47-45. In the boys game, Victor lost 33-78. For Victor in the boys game, Colin Lewis led the scoring with 9 points, and Koen Nuttal and Kordel Martin each scored 7 points.
On Saturday, Jan. 25, Victor hosted Drummond. In the boys game, Victor fell 11-59 to a strong Drummond squad. For Victor, Koen Nuttal led the way with 6 points, Kyle Glasser and Colin Lewis each had 2, and Hayes Likes added 1. The Victor girls didn’t have the firepower to stay with Drummond and lost 11-52. For Victor, Whitney Bugli led the scoring with 5 points, Chloe Pollan had 2, and Asia Parks added 1.
