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High school basketball is in full swing with thrilling upsets and celebrations across the region. The Seeley-Swan Blackhawks stunned Lincoln in a close semifinal match, while Thompson Falls rejoices in clinching their first district title since 2008. Other games saw Helena Capital, Bozeman Gallatin, and Helena High secure vital victories, setting the stage for more excitement in upcoming tournaments. With players showcasing outstanding performances and unexpected twists in the tournament, basketball fans are eagerly anticipating the thrilling matches ahead.

Exciting Upsets and Celebrations in High School Basketball!

This past week, the basketball courts were buzzing with excitement as teams across the region battled fiercely for a shot at victory. From heart-stopping upsets to well-earned championships, the action kept everyone on the edge of their seats!

Upset Alert: Seeley-Swan Takes Down Lincoln

In a thrilling district semifinal game, the Seeley-Swan Blackhawks pulled off an incredible upset against the Lincoln boys basketball team, winning with a nail-biting final score of 58-57. It was a true team effort, but standout players Derrick Brovold and Blake Irwin really stole the show. Brovold led the charge with 23 points, while Irwin took the game into his own hands, scoring an impressive 26 points. The shocker left fans buzzing and showcased the resilience of the Blackhawks!

Thompson Falls Celebrates Long-Awaited Title

Meanwhile, over in Thompson Falls, the school community is rejoicing as the boys basketball team clinched the District 7B regular-season title for the first time since 2008! What an achievement! The excitement doesn’t stop there; the team is now eyeing their first district tournament title. With eyes on the prize, they put on a solid performance against St. Ignatius, winning decisively with a 72-50 score.

Whirlwind of Action in Other Districts

The thrills continued as Helena Capital held off a tough challenge from Kalispell Glacier to secure a 56-52 victory. Merek Mihelish contributed to the win with a key 12 points. At the same time, Bozeman Gallatin dominated over Great Falls High, blowing them away with a solid score of 71-36. Mac Melin was a star performer, scoring 21 points.

In another exciting game, Helena High showed no mercy to Kalispell Flathead, cruising to victory with a final score of 81-51. Jaxan Lieberg was on fire, netting a staggering 28 points!

Overtime Thrills and Unexpected Twists

District tournaments saw their share of surprises too! The Choteau team edged out Fairfield in an overtime thriller, winning 75-71. This defeat handed Fairfield their very first loss of the season — a twist no one saw coming! In the District 1B tournament, Rocky Boy advanced to the championship game after a close victory over Conrad, finishing 49-44.

Other notable mentions include Cut Bank knocking out Shelby with a 58-52 win, Harlem topping Fairview with a score of 62-55, and Poplar beating Wolf Point 64-51. The competition is heating up, and players are putting on a show!

Semifinals and Championship Matches Ahead

The upcoming weekend promises even more basketball madness with several teams advancing to semifinal games. Florence-Carlton managed a narrow win over Anaconda at 53-51, and Troy handled Eureka with a score of 55-38 in the 7B semifinal. And let’s not forget about Missoula Loyola, who easily defeated Arlee with a dominating score of 81-40. They are set to face off in the 6B championship game!

A significant number of players shined in these games, hitting double figures and displaying their impressive skills. This week has been about incredible comebacks, thrilling finishes, and outstanding scoring from key players. With the tournament continuing, basketball fans are in for even more excitement!

Grab your popcorn and settle in because high school basketball is in full swing, and it seems like there are plenty of surprises yet to come!

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