Check here throughout the week for the latest scores, schedule and highlights from the Class B state basketball tournament taking place at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman from March 12-14.
THURSDAY BOYS QUARTERFINALS
1W Anaconda defeats 4S Shepherd 48-43
The Copperheads, seeking their first state title since 1951, held off a late comeback bid by the Mustangs to reach the semifinals. Multi-sport stars Travis Dye and Brody Galle each had 10.
1S Lodge Grass defeats 2N Fairfield 58-43
After scoring just 18 in the first half, the undefeated Indians posted 40 after halftime, including a 23-7 third quarter, to knock off the Eagles. TJ Gros-Ventre led the way with 17.
1N Harlem defeats 3S St. Labre 76-64
The Wildcats are seeking their first state title since 2002, and will head to Friday’s semifinals after toppling the Braves behind 21, 16, and 16 from Cody McCabe, Lathan Black Wolf, and Matt Billmayer, respectively. Carone Little Coyote posted 34 of the Braves’ 64 in the losing effort.
2S Three Forks vs 2W Loyola Sacred Heart 8:00 PM
FRIDAY BOYS LOSER OUT
4S Shepherd vs 2N Fairfield 12:00 PM
3S St. Labre vs TBD 1:30 PM
FRIDAY BOYS SEMIFINALS
1W Anaconda vs 1S Lodge Grass 6:30 PM
1N Harlem vs TBD 8:00 PM
SATURDAY BOYS LOSER OUT
TBD vs TBD 10:30 AM
TBD vs TBD 10:30 AM
SATURDAY BOYS THIRD PLACE GAME
TBD vs TBD 5:00 PM
SATURDAY BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
TBD vs TBD 8:30 PM
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THURSDAY GIRLS QUARTERFINALS
1W Florence-Carlton defeats 4S Huntley Project 66-54
Four different Falcons put up double figures, Ali Meinhold leading the way with 16, as Florence knocked out the defending champions to reach Friday’s semifinals.
1S Baker defeats 2N Glasgow 66-43
The 2024 state champions are looking to make it three straight title game appearances, moving on to the semis with Thursday’s victory over Glasgow. Montana State commit Madison O’Connor scored 40 and collected 14 rebounds.
1N Malta defeats 3S Big Timber 54-41
After falling in the first round of the State B tournament last season, the M-ettes powered to the semifinals in 2026 behind Denvyr Tuss’ 14 rebounds and 20 points on 10-of-15 shooting.
2W Loyola Sacred Heart defeats 2S Ennis 54-46
Despite a second-half Mustangs surge powered by Marisa Snider’s 30-point night, the Breakers held off the comeback attempt thanks to a 31-10 first-half advantage and 47 combined points from Caitrin Harrington, Emme Laird, and Spencer Laird.
FRIDAY GIRLS LOSER OUT
4S Huntley Project vs 2N Glasgow 9:00 AM
3S Big Timber vs 2S Ennis 10:30 AM
FRIDAY GIRLS SEMIFINALS
1W Florence-Carlton vs 1S Baker 3:30 PM
1N Malta vs 2W Loyola Sacred Heart 5:00 PM
SATURDAY GIRLS LOSER OUT
TBD vs TBD 9:00 AM
TBD vs TBD 9:00 AM
SATURDAY GIRLS THIRD PLACE GAME
TBD vs TBD 3:30 PM
SATURDAY GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
TBD vs TBD 6:30 PM