Bravettes edge Eagles in Western AA clash
MISSOULA — Mary Heaton and Clara Vandenbosch each turned in big performances to help give Flathead a halftime lead, and the Bravettes held on in the second half to pick up a 46-44 victory over Missoula Big Sky on Wednesday in Western AA conference play.
It was the first conference win of the year for Flathead.
Heaton poured in 18 points, Vandenbosch added 15 and Maddie Walters chipped in eight points.
The Bravettes held a 29-20 lead at the half and maintained it despite a tumultuous third quarter.
Flathead 18 11 9 8 — 46
Big Sky 12 8 15 9 — 44
FLATHEAD: Sadie Wilson 0 1-4 1, Maddie Walters 3 0-0 8, Mary Heaton 8 2-3 18, Clara Vandenbosch 5 2-4 15, Taylor Henley 1 0-2 2, Hannah O’Dell 0 2-4 2.
BIG SKY: Keri Peterson 1 0-0 3, Chasity Foote 1 0-2 2, Mia Sandan 2 2-2 6, Alyssa Gentri 2 1-1 5, Sydnee Zanto 6 0-2 13, Ty McGreevey 3 1-1 7, Julia Riekena 3 3-4 9.
Boys
Flathead 63,
Missoula Big Sky 41
Sam Elliott, Anthony Jones and Tyler Johnson all scored in double digits, contributing to a balanced offensive effort in Flathead’s blowout win over Missoula Big Sky in a Western AA contest.
Elliott led the way in both scoring and rebounding, tallying 17 points and eight boards.
Jones added 13 on an efficient 6 for 9 shooting, and Johnson scored 10.
Eric Seaman chipped in nine points and paced Flathead with nine assists.
The Braves overcame a rebounding deficit by forcing 22 turnovers. They led 37-24 at halftime.
Big Sky 13 11 11 9 — 41
Flathead 15 22 16 10 — 63
BIG SKY: Camdyn LaRance 4 1-2 10, Daniel Morin 1 0-0 3, David Gibson 4 0-0 8, Carl Butz 1 2-2 4, Jordan Casselman 2 0-2 4, Andrew Gardanier 2 0-0 6, Mason Van Vallis 1 0-0 2, Levi Janacaro 1 0-1 2, Brady Tabish 2 0-0 5.
FLATHEAD: Stephen Bridges 2 0-0 5, Clayton Jacques 1 0-0 2, Eric Seaman 4 0-0 9, Tyler Johnson 4 2-4 10, Sam Elliott 7 2-2 17, Anthony Jones 6 1-2 13, Dawson Smith 3 1-2 7.
Hamilton 64, Polson 48
HAMILTON — Hamilton led wire-to-wire in a comfortable, nonconference win over Polson.
The Broncs led 19-10 after the first quarter and never looked back.
Connor Lanier and Shade Main each scored 14 in the Pirates’ losing effort.
Tanner Goligoski paced Hamilton with 21, while Carter Kearns and Hunter Omlid chipped in 15 apiece.
Polson 10 12 12 14 — 48
Hamilton 19 10 19 16 — 64
Polson: Robin Erickson 4, Trevor Schultz 8, Connor Lanier 14, Shade Maine 14, Weston Danley 8.
Hamilton: Cam Rothie 4, Carson Rostad 3, Tyler Chouinard 3, Tyler Barnes 3, Hunter Omlid 15, Tanner Goligoski 21, Carter Kearns 15.