by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor
Victor 58, Valley Christian 52
The Victor girls hosted Valley Christian on Thursday, January 22. Victor jumped out to a 17-11 first quarter lead and kept ahead of Valley Christian for the rest of the game. Every time Valley Christian made a run the Pirates fought back, and Victor won 58-52.
For Victor, Nichole Bugli led with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 3 blocks. Brooklyn Cary had 13 points and 7 rebounds. VeAyla Chavez had 10 points. Claira Jordan had 8 points, 4 assists and 3 steals. Whitney Bugli had 4 points and 3 rebounds. Kayden Allred had 4 points and 5 steals. Sadie Davis had 2 points. Asia Parks had 1 point and 2 rebounds.
Victor 36, Valley Christian 78
The Victor boys hosted Valley Christian on Thursday, January 22. Victor couldn’t handle Valley Christian’s early full court press and trailed 10-30 after the first quarter and 20-54 at halftime. Victor couldn’t mount a second-half comeback and lost 36-78.
Victor’s Kordel Martin (#12) drives to the basket in Victor’s game against Valley Christian on Thursday, January 22. Victor fought hard but lost 36-78. Photo by Scott Sacry.
Victor 28, Drummond 73
The Victor boys hosted Drummond on Saturday, January 24. Victor had trouble defending Drummond and trailed 7-31 after the first quarter and 20-46 at halftime. The Pirates failed to rally in the second half and ultimately lost 28-73.
Victor 17, #4 Drummond 64
The Victor girls hosted #4 Drummond on Saturday, January 24. The Drummond girls had too much firepower for the Pirates and Victor lost 17-64. For Victor, Brooklyn Cary had 11 points, Claira Jordan had 3, and Whitney Bugli added 2.
Victor’s Nichole Bugli (#14) dribbles past a defender in Victor’s 58-52 victory over Valley Christian on Thursday, January 22 in Victor. Bugli had 16 points, 6 rebounds and 3 blocks in the game. Photo by Scott Sacry.
Darby 31, Arlee 38
The Darby girls went to Arlee on Saturday, January 24. Darby started strong and led 16-13 at halftime, but Arlee came back in the second half and Darby lost 31-38. For Darby, Hadley Heiland led with 16 points, 4 rebounds and 5 steals. Natalie Anderson had 9 points and 6 rebounds. Austin Hackel had 2 points and 6 rebounds. Ella Bush had 2 points and 4 rebounds. Brooklyn Rogers had 2 points and 5 rebounds.
Darby 67, Arlee 70
The Darby boys went to Arlee on Saturday, January 24 to take on a tough Arlee squad. Darby led most of the game and held a 49-44 advantage heading into the fourth quarter. But Arlee closed the gap in the fourth and forced overtime. In the extra frame, Darby was outscored 7-10 and lost a tough game 67-70.
For Darby, Leif Nelson had another big game with 31 points (including 7 3-pointers) and 6 rebounds. Jordan Browning had a great all-around game with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. McCoy Townsend had 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 steals. Gavin Anderson had 8 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Oliver Long had 4 assists and 2 rebounds.
Corvallis 15, #5 Frenchtown 61
The Corvallis boys went to Frenchtown on Tuesday, January 20 to face the #5 ranked Broncs. This was a tough match-up for the young Corvallis squad as they fell behind 2-25 after the first quarter and couldn’t get back in the game and lost 15-61. For Corvallis, Easton Jessop led with 6 points, Dylan Wirt had 3, and Tanner Sorenson, Conner Jessop, and Nathan Keller each added 2.
Corvallis 20, #5 Frenchtown 63
The Corvallis girls hosted Frenchtown on Tuesday, January 20. The Blue Devils struggled against the #5 ranked Broncs, as they trailed 37-11 at halftime and lost 20-63. For Corvallis, Kate Allen had 6 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists. Kaia Benson had 4 points and 10 rebounds. Lauryn Holmberg had 3 points and 4 rebounds. Briella Epling had 3 points. Savanna Johnson had 2 points, and Ava Loran had 2 points and 3 rebounds.
Corvallis 46, Butte Central 35
The Corvallis girls went to Butte Central on Saturday, January 24. Corvallis controlled the game throughout and won 46-35. For Corvallis, Ava Loran led with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 3 steals. Kate Allen had 12 points and 11 rebounds. Briella Epling had 8 points. Kaia Benson had 6 points and 4 rebounds. Ella Varner had 3 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, and Lauryn Holmberg added 3 points.
Corvallis 38, #3 Butte Central 72
The Corvallis boys hosted #3 Butte Central on Saturday, January 24. The Corvallis boys played hard and trailed 12-26 at halftime. Central exploded in the second half and Corvallis wasn’t able to keep up and Corvallis lost 38-72.
Hamilton 59, Stevensville 31
The Stevensville boys hosted Hamilton on Tuesday, January 20. Hamilton jumped out to a 12-5 first quarter lead and gradually stretched their advantage over the rest of the game and won 59-31.
For Hamilton, Cartier Ferguson had a solid game with 17 points, 10 rebounds and 2 steals. Jake McCarthy had 13 points, 4 rebounds and 3 steals. Taylor Doleac had 9 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Cash Lockhart had 8 points and 5 rebounds. Trevyn Bakken had 5 points. Kaeden Gum had 4 points and 6 rebounds. Cooper Weston had 2 points and 5 rebounds, and Sawyer Dowd had 1 point and 2 rebounds.
For Stevensville, Kaden Wyant had 9 points. McCoy Endres had 9 points and 6 rebounds. Gage Bierer had 4 points and 5 rebounds. Taeshawn Luster had 4 points and 7 rebounds. Jake Tschida had 3 points and 3 rebounds, and Luis Eberhardt had 2 points and 3 rebounds.
Hamilton 63, Stevensville 26
The Stevensville girls hosted Hamilton on Tuesday, January 20. Hamilton jumped out to a 19-5 first quarter lead and didn’t look back as Hamilton defeated Stevensville 63-26.
For Hamilton, Taryn Hochhalter had 12 points and 7 rebounds. Meryn Leonardi had 11 points and 7 rebounds. Kassidee McKern had 11 points, 4 steals and 3 assists. Ashlynn McKern had 7 points and 4 rebounds. Elise Carroll had 6 points and 4 rebounds. Tayleigh Bakken and Loretta Hanson each had 5 points. Annalise Lewis had 3 points and 2 steals, and Nellie Dickemore added 3 points.
Hamilton 31,
#5 Frenchtown 57
The Hamilton girls went to #5 Frenchtown on Friday, January 23. Hamilton kept it close in the first half and trailed 16-26 at halftime. But Hamilton couldn’t contain Frenchtown in the second half and lost 31-57. For Hamilton, Ashlynn McKern led with 14 points. Meryn Leonardi had 5 points and 3 steals. Kassidee McKern had 5 points and 2 steals. Elise Carroll had 2 points and 6 rebounds. Annalise Lewis had 2 points and 5 rebounds. Loretta Hanson had 2 points, and Nellie Dickemore added 1 point.
Hamilton 53,
#5 Frenchtown 69
The Hamilton boys went to #5 Frenchtown on Friday, January 23. Hamilton trailed 15-17 after an even first quarter, but Hamilton gradually lost ground against Frenchtown and trailed 25-34 at half and 41-51 after three quarters. Hamilton couldn’t make a comeback in the fourth and lost 53-69.
Stevensville 36,
Dillon 80
The Stevensville boys played at Dillon on Saturday, January 24. Stevensville trailed 20-47 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half and lost 36-80. For Stevensville, McCoy Endres led with 13 points and 3 assists. Kaden Wyant had 12 points. Taeshawn Luster had 7 points and 7 rebounds. Jake Tschida had 3 points and 5 rebounds, and Luis Eberhardt had 1 point and 5 rebounds.
Stevensville 34,
#4 Dillon 65
The Stevensville girls hosted #4 Dillon on Saturday, January 24. Stevensville started slowly and trailed 3-20 after one quarter. The Yellowjackets generated more offense in the next three quarters but lost 34-65.