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Arlee
ST. IGNATIUS – The Warriors continue their streak of perfection claiming two more victories taking them to a season record of 8-0.
While competing in Mission on Friday, the Warriors strong-armed their way to a 75-64 win against the class B Bulldogs.
After a tied first half, Arlee put on their scoring shoes, outscoring the Bulldogs by 12 in the third frame and securing the nonconference victory.
Tyler Tanner had a big night netting 28 for the Warriors. Phillip Malatare chipped in 12 and Bradley Brazill logged 11.
Saturday the Warriors pummeled Noxon toppling the Red Devils 68-21 on the Devil’s own court behind Justis Haynes 16 netted points.
Warrior Riley Rogers helped with 10 while Tanner, Malatare and Brazill each added 9 apiece.
Arlee will host 14-C foes, Charlo’s Vikings Jan. 15 and then will head to Pablo to take on Two Eagle River Jan. 16.
Results
Arlee 15 14 22 24 – 75
Mission 11 18 10 25 – 64
Tyler Tanner 28, Phillip Malatare 12, Bradley Brazill 11, Patrick Big Sam 9, Justis Haynes 7, Chance Brazill 4, Isaac Desjarlais 4.
Arlee 21 17 18 12 – 68
Noxon 10 4 2 5 – 21
Justis Haynes 16, Riley Rogers 10, Tyler Tanner 9, Phillip Malatare 9, Bradley Brazill 9, Zach Felsman 6, Chance Brazill 5, Isaac Desjarlais 2, PJ Haynes 2.
Charlo
SUPERIOR – The Vikings suffered a double blow over the last week of play as they dropped two games, bringing them to a 4-4 record on the season.
Thursday at Superior, the Vikings fell short in the 14-C league contest, coming home with the 31-48 loss.
Dalton Delaney led the Vikings in scoring, netting 15.
After a struggling first quarter the Vikings came back to redeem themselves in the next two frames at the net, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Granite in the 41-48 loss to the Prospectors.
Kobe Cox and Tyson Petticrew combined for 30 points, with Cox high-scoring with 21. Petticrew tossed in 9.
The Vikings will head to Arlee Jan. 15 and then will return to host Hot Springs Jan. 17.
Results
Charlo 5 10 13 3 – 31
Superior 9 20 9 10 – 48
Dalton Delaney 15, Kobe Cox 6, Gregory Montgomery 4, Jesse Long 3, Dugan Runkel 2, Tristan Petticrew 1.
Charlo 2 17 10 12 – 41
Granite 12 16 6 14 – 48
Kobe Cox 21, Tyson Petticrew 9, Dalton Delaney 6, Dugan Runkel 4, Jesse Long 1.
Mission
ST. IGNATIUS – The Bulldogs dipped below 500 in their last week of play after dropping two on the court.
Friday the Bulldogs challenged the Warriors at home, tripping after a first half tie that ended in a 64-75 loss for Mission.
Despite the loss, Aaron Ahenakew-Fisher worked the net logging 19 for the Bulldogs. Will Powell added 10.
Saturday Nick Durglo put up 14 for the Bulldogs but a one-man show wasn’t enough to keep Mission on the top side in the 45-65 stumble against Loyola-Scared Heart in Missoula.
The Bulldogs hope to capture wins with a home game against Ronan Jan. 16 and then will travel to Troy Jan. 17.
Results
Mission 11 18 10 25 – 64
Arlee 15 14 22 24 – 75
Aaron Ahenakew-Fisher 19, Will Powell 10, Dennis Ahenakew-Fisher 9, Nick Durglo 9, Bill VonHoltum 7, Raymond Matt 6, Tate Weingart 2, Gentry Brown 2.
Mission 9 11 9 16 – 45
Loyola-Sacred Heart 21 9 13 22 – 65
Individual scoring not reported.
Polson
KALISPELL – The Pirates had a rough week, dropping two and bringing their season win-loss total to 2-5.
Though posting a 52-57 loss Tuesday, the Pirates had nothing to hang their heads about as they kept the numbers close against AA conference leaders Glacier Wolfpack.
Pirate Tanner Wilson led both teams in individual scoring, netting 16 for the Pirates. Payton Lefthand and Derek Peel each added 9.
On Saturday, Lefthand and Andrew Curley combined for 24 points with 12 apiece though the Pirates came up short overall, falling 57-73 to Northwestern A’s top-seeded Columbia Falls.
Peel chipped in 11 for his team.
The Pirates will head to Libby for some conference play Jan. 12.
Results
Polson 15 11 12 14 – 52
Glacier 16 16 13 12 – 57
Tanner Wilson 16, Payton Lefthand 9, Derek Peel 9, Andrew Curley 8, Matthew Rensvold 7, Chris McDonald 2, Joe Gallatin 1.
Polson 10 14 13 20 – 57
Columbia Falls 18 12 24 19 – 73
Payton Lefthand 12, Andrew Curley 12, Derek Peel 11, Matthew Rensvold 8, Tanner Wilson 7, Wyatt Ducharme 3, Grey Fitzpatrick 3, Joe Gallatin 1.
Ronan
RONAN – Coming away with a split in their last two games, the Chiefs balanced out their record to an even 4-4 on the season.
While hosting Deer Lodge Friday, the Chiefs played a close-but-no-prize nail-biter, falling to the Wardens 41-44 in the 6-B conference contest.
Chief Cedric Earthboy high-scored both teams with a balanced performance, recording 24 points in all.
Saturday the Chiefs traveled to Troy where they were edged by the Trojans, 51-49. Jeremiah North Piegan led with a 19-point attack at the hoop. Earthboy chipped in 11 for the Chiefs in the non-league game.
The Chiefs will host Plains Jan. 15 and will grab a bus to Mission Jan.16 for conference action.
Results
Ronan 8 13 10 10 – 41
Deer Lodge 9 15 11 9 – 44
Cedric Earthboy 24, Colton McCrea 8, Aaron Misa 4, July Sorrell 2, Jayce Nenemay 2, Bryce Cullen 1.
Ronan 14 19 14 4 – 51
Troy 8 9 17 15 – 49
Jeremiah North Piegan 19, Cedric Earthboy 11, Colton McCrea 8, Justin Krahn 7, Rhett Duffey 4, July Sorrell 2.
Two Eagle River
ST. REGIS – The Eagles are on a roll, pushing past competition as they pick up a pair of league wins that tip them over the 500 mark to 3-2 in conference play.
Alex Quequesah’s dominating 30 point effort on Friday helped to topple St. Regis 82-78 in a battle played on the Tiger’s court.
Adding to the Eagles big 82 were Eugene Parker with 15 and Chino Lira with 12.
At home on Saturday the Eagles slipped past last year’s conference title holders, Superior, 62-60. After falling behind in the first quarter, the Eagles rallied back to take the lead, sealing it with a 21 point fourth frame.
Parker high-scored for the Eagles with 17 while Quequesah chipped in 15 and Lira helped out with 13.
The Eagles will host undefeated Arlee Jan. 16 and will travel to Missoula to compete against Valley Christian Jan.17.
Results
Two Eagle River 16 22 20 24 – 82
St. Regis 16 21 16 25 – 78
Alex Quequesah 30, Eugene Parker 15, Chino Lira 12, Isaiah Mathias 9, Donnie Herman 8, Isaiah Adams 4, Nolan Antiste 2, Josiah Whitworth 2.
Two Eagle River 17 13 11 21 – 62
Superior 22 9 13 16 – 60
Eugene Parker 17, Alex Quequesah 15, Chino Lira 13, Donnie Herman 7, Dante McDougall 6, Isaiah Mathias 3, Nolan Antiste 1.
