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The final four, seniors (from left) Becky Countryman, Robin Allen, Debby Downen and Kendy Bell ham it up in the locker room after beating Helena for the title. (Photo courtesy of Hungry Horse News)
July 31, 2022
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July 31, 2022 12:39 p.m.
The Kats of '83
Players recall landmark girls basketball title
In the end Columbia Falls played AA starting in 1980-81, and if others were worried about having the classification’s lowest enrollment (a reported 725 in 1980), well, let’s just say the girls were ready.