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Wolfpack cut down Knights, 7-6
One play can make or break a season and Teagan Dixon’s throw home on an Andrew Richardson single broke Missoula He…
Hauck signs 3-year deal with Griz
MISSOULA — When you have an excellent final year of your contract, chances are you’ll get a new one — and Bobby Hauck got his, agreeing to a three-year deal to…
Ronan tips Whitefish, says perfect in NW-A
RONAN — Kelby Finley scored 17 points for Ronan, and the Chiefs used a big third quarter to take down Whitefish 50-39 and stay unbeaten in Northwest A boys basketball games Tuesday.
Valkyries hand Browning first league loss
BIGFORK — Bigfork’s Ava Davey scored 10 of her 15 points in a first-quarter surge that carried the Valkyries past Browning 59-30 in a Northwest A girls basketball matchup Tuesday.
Glacier outduels Hellgate
Glacier and Missoula Hellgate squared off in a dual meet Tuesday at Glacier High with the Wolfpack outscoring the Knights 51-15 for the win.
Bobcats hire former Utah State star Chuckie Keeton as QB coach
BOZEMAN — Chuckie Keeton, an all-conference quarterback at Utah State with wide-ranging experience after his playing career, has been tabbed to mentor Bobcat quarterbacks, MSU head coach Brent Vigen announced.
Braves comeback bid falls short against Butte
Hudson Luedtke scored 13 points,including a perfect 5-5 from the foul line as Butte held off Flathead’s late comeback attempt to win 63-54 in Western AA boys basketball.
Brave Brawlers down Hellgate
Flathead continued their strong run of success in dual-meets with a 71-3 win over Missoula Hellgate at Flathead High Tuesday.
Ronan girls complete comeback against Whitefish
Maddy Illig scored 15 points, including eight in the fourth quarter as Ronan picked up a comeback win over Whitefish in Northwestern A girls basketball.
Bravettes fall on road to Butte
BUTTE — Cadence Graham knocked down four 3-pointers and scored a game-high 25 points for Butte as they defeated Flathead 57-51 in Western AA girls basketball.
Sports briefs: Ex-Griz McDowell commits to Temple
Clifton McDowell, the Montana Grizzlies’ quarterback who entered the NCAA transfer portal shortly after leading them to the FCS title game, announced Monday he has committed to Temple.
Bengals down Bobcat women in Pocatello
POCATELLO, Idaho — Kacey Spink had 15 points, Tasia Jordan had a 14 point 10 rebound double-double and Idaho State beat Montana State 62-53 Monday night in Big Sky conference play.
Robert Ford’s double-double against his former team leads Montana State over Idaho State
BOZEMAN — Montana State guard Robert Ford had himself a night against his former squad the Idaho State Bengals in the Bobcats’ 77-70 home win Monday.
Konig, Lady Griz rout Weber State
OGDEN, Utah — Mack Konig’s 16 points led six Montana players in double figures Monday, and the Lady Griz scored an easy 87-55 win at Weber State in Big Sky Conference women’s basketball.
Whitney, Moody shoot Griz past Weber
MISSOULA — Brandon Whitney scored 24 points, Aanen Moody added 18 and the Montana Grizzlies made a first-half lead hold up for a 77-62 win over Weber State Monday at Dahlberg Arena.
Glacier boys finish strong to knock off Flathead
Liam Ells scored 15 points including some big free throws down the stretch as the Glacier boys picked up the win 60-50 against crosstown rival Flathead Friday.