Logger boys, girls sweep Lions on hardwood
EUREKA — Ryggs Johnston tallied 21 points and Libby held Eureka to single-digit scoring in all four quarters en route to a 60-20 District 7B boys basketball victory on Tuesday evening.
Libby (3-1 7B, 4-3 overall) rolled out to a 13-8 edge and put the game out of reach by outscoring Eureka 18-2 in the second quarter for a 31-10 advantage at the half.
Brad Stein topped Eureka (0-2, 1-5) in scoring with seven points.
“It was a tough night,” Eureka coach Seth Braach said.
“Libby played very well, shot well on the outside.”
Libby hosts Columbia Falls on Friday while Eureka is back in action Saturday at home versus Thompson Falls.
Libby 13 18 14 15 — 60
Eureka 8 2 5 5 — 20
LIBBY — Brian Peck 4, Nik Gier 12, JJ Davis 3, Ryggs Johnston 21, Stephen Williams 2, Colin Maloney 8, Ryan Nagle 4, Erik Lauer 6.
EUREKA — Jamie Good 6, Brad Stein 7, Riley Durham 2, Quade Anderson 2, Jake Kindel 1, Jake Cardinale 2.
Ronan 58, Deer Lodge 47
RONAN — Zeke Misa led a balance Ronan attack with 13 points as the Chiefs topped Deer Lodge in a District 6B contest.
Josh Stewart tallied 11 points for the Chiefs (2-1 6B, 5-3 overall) and Aaron Misa added 10.
Brandon Porter scored a game-high 16 points for Deer Lodge (2-2, 3-4).
Deer Lodge 10 6 21 10 — 47
Ronan 16 10 15 17 — 58
DEER LODGE – Colton Scully 3, Brock Doiron 3, Cade Benjamin 9, Greydon Nicholson 3, Dyllon McDermid 8, Koby Owens 5, Brandon Porter 16.
RONAN – Jackson Duffey 5, Zeke Misa 13, Kasey Mock 4, Aaron Misa 10, Perry Panzetanga 4, Kobey Morigeau 5, Josh Stewart 11, Anthony Camel 6.
Girls
Libby 52, Eureka 29
EUREKA — Shannon Reny knocked down 22 points to push Libby past Eureka in a District 7B matchup.
Libby (3-1 7B, 3-3 overall) held a 27-19 advantage at the half and put the game away with an 18-point third quarter.
Ashlyn Waldo tallied nine points to pace Eureka (0-2, 2-4).
Libby 13 14 18 7 — 52
Eureka 6 13 3 7 — 29
LIBBY — E. Gruber 4, Alli Collins 3, Madison Monigold 4, Abby Ennenga 2, Jayden Winslow 9, Samee Bradeen 2, Khalyn Hagness 6, Shannon Reny 22.
EUREKA — Avory Escobar 1, Sienna Utter 2, Liz Pacella 1, Cassie Hammack 2, Maggie Graves 6, Ashlyn Waldo 9, Stacy Cooper 5, Erynn Thier 3.
Ronan 52,
Deer Lodge 49, OT
DEER LODGE — Ronan outscored Deer Lodge 10-7 in overtime to claim the District 6B victory in a matchup of undefeated conference teams.
Lee Camel tossed in 18 points and Louetta Conko-Camel added 14 for Ronan (3-0 7B, 8-0 overall).
Josee Applegate had 12 points for Deer Lodge, which lost its first game in conference. Darcy Walker and Kamryn Scully each added 11 points for the Wardens.
Deer Lodge (3-1, 4-3) rallied in the fourth quarter to force the extra session, outscoring Ronan 18-11.
The Maidens moved into first place in the conference with the victory.
Ronan 9 5 17 11 10 — 52
Deer Lodge 10 8 6 18 7 — 49
RONAN – Micalann McCray 2, Jaelynn Askan 8, Louetta Conko-Camel 14, Alicia Camel 6, Kianna Finley 4, Lee Camel 18.
DEER LODGE (4-3) – Rachel Nicholson 3, Josee Applegate 12, Riley Gray 3, Jordan Senecal 2, Darcy Walker 11, Kamryn Scully 11, Alyssa Lamb 4, Jessie Gravely 2, Ariel Clark 1.