Weekly Roundup
Little Tigers took to the court during half-time in St. Regis on Feb. 9 during games against Lincoln. While varsity boys cheered on the future school athletes. (Kathleen Woodford/Mineral Independent).
Graduating senior, Madison “Mad-Dog” Kelly, makes a layup past Lincoln players on Feb. 9 in St. Regis where the Tigers won, 48-24. (Kathleen Woodford/Mineral Independent).
Senior JD Booker hits a shot during his final home game last Saturday in St. Regis against the Lincoln Lynx. The Tigers won, 66-24. (Kathleen Woodford/Mineral Independent)
Wearing vintage Superior School uniforms, the Clark Fork Mountain Cats faced the Valley Christian Eagles on Feb. 5. It was Senior Night in Superior where graduating players were honored along with their parents. Seniors leaving the courts this year are Sophia Krutilla, Madison Mask, Margaret Parkin, all basketball players from Superior, as well as pep band member Jonna Warnken. Alberton players include Korey Radford and Michael Spence.
During their final game on their home court, the Lady Cats won against the Eagles, 69-37, where Madison Mask and Zoe Kelsey lead the team with 21 points each. The boys also got the win against the Eagles in a close game, 55-51. The teams were neck-and-neck during most of the evening’s play with the Cats putting up a few extra buckets in the final quarters. Bryan Mask was high scorer with 16 points followed by Michael Spence who had 15.
Mixed bag for Mountain Cats on the road at Darby
On Feb. 7 the Clark Fork Mountain Cats traveled to Darby with mixed results. The Lady Cats jumped over the Darby Tigers for a 51-35 win. Where Zoe Kelsey put up 15 points for the team high scorer with Madison Mask putting up 11.
The boys lost by a Tiger’s tail, 53-49. Darby managed a couple more buckets to put the Cats behind. During the game, Bryan Mask put up 17 points and Aaron Waddle had 15 for the team high scorers.
St. Regis loses to Hot Springs on the road
On Feb. 7 the St. Regis Tigers traveled to Hot Springs and took a double loss. The Heat was ahead throughout much of the lady’s game. The Tigers put up a final push and almost grabbed the win in the fourth quarter but it wasn’t enough. The Lady Tigers lost by a steamy breath from the Savage Heat with 46-43 at the final buzzer. Kylee Thompson was team high scorer with 16 points.
The boys lost to Hot Springs, 68-46 where the Day brothers were the team high scorers with Tanner making 10 points and Nick, nine. Both Andrew Sanford and Caleb Ball had eight points each.
Senior Night double victory for Tigers over Lincoln
It was a night of celebration in St. Regis last Saturday where the Tigers won over the Lincoln Lynx during Senior Night festivities. The Lady Tigers took an early lead against Lincoln and continued their pounding throughout the evening for a 48-24 win. Graduating senior Madison Kelly was team high scorer, putting 13 points on the board.
The boys also took an early lead against the Lynx, leaving them in the dust with a 66-24 win. Andrew Sanford was team high scorer with 15 points.
District tourney begins this week
With regular season play over, the St. Regis teams will travel to the District 14C Tournament in Pablo Feb. 14-16. The Lady Tigers were 11-7 overall and 5-7 in the district going into Saturday evening’s game against the Lincoln Lynx.
The fifth-seeded Lady Tigers will face No. 4 Hot Springs on Thursday, Feb. 14 in the District 14C Tournament in Pablo. Both times the Lady Tigers have faced the Savage Heat during season play they lost.
“But we’ll play with confidence and beat them,” said head coach Brooks Sanford. “The girls can all handle the ball and shoot. They can’t just guard one player, they will have to guard all of us.”
The team is losing three seniors this year, leaving two juniors to fill the top ranks next season. Along with seven freshman who will move up with another year under their belt. “They’re a pretty tight group and they’ve come a long way this year,” said Brooks. “I think we’ll have a big season next year.”
Going into the Lincoln game on Saturday the St. Regis boys were 2-10 where they had beaten Two Eagle River twice during season play. At district, the sixth-seeded Tigers will face third-seed Hot Springs.
“I wish we had won more games during the season,” said head coach Jesse Allan. “We have the ability to do so.”
He said he’s looking forward to next year where the team will be bringing back all of their players except their lone senior, JD Booker. “The team’s future looks bright if the boys continue to work hard,” he said.
Currently, there are two sets of brothers playing, junior,Nick Day and his brother Tanner, who is a freshman. Also, there is freshman Adam Ball and eighth grader Caleb Ball.
“Having them play together has strengthened their relationships as brother,” said Allan. “They fight for each other, not with each other.”
Next year, three freshman will move up into their second year of play as sophomores. As well as two stepping in as seniors next year with one junior and a freshman.
Clark Fork plays in the District 13C Tournament in Frenchtown on Feb. 14-16.
Scoreboard
Feb. 5
Alberton-Superior 69, Valley Christian 37
Valley Christian 2 12 10 13 — 37
Alberton-Superior 23 13 14 19 — 69
Alberton-Superior: Darby Haskins 4, Sorren Reese 6, Cassie Green 4, Madison Mask 21, Emmah Baughman 2, Sophia Krutilla 2, Zoe Kelsey 21, Aubrie Constant 3, Kylie Plakke 3, Margaret Parkin 3.
Valley Christian: Morgan Brewer 7, Kaytlin Kelly 10, Josie Cross 4, Lanessa Gedney 3, Elisa Colwell 2, Trinity Henry 11.
Alberton-Superior 55, Valley Christian 51
Valley Christian 19 10 9 13 — 51
Alberton-Superior 15 13 13 14 — 55
Clark Fork: Bryan Mask 16; Michael Spence 15; Danner Haskins 10; Korey Radford 7; Hewston Coon 4, Aaron Waddle 3
Valley Christian: Cameron Fritz 15; Riley Reimer 14; Eyan Becker 7; Micah McCloy 6; Casey Reimer 4; Ty Messner 3; Roman Becker 2
Feb. 7
Alberton-Superior 51, Darby 35
Alberton-Superior 7 10 17 17 — 51
Darby 8 14 6 7 — 35
Darby: Casey Ehmann 7, Kimber Schlapman 5, Amber Anderson 4, Gracie Lang 6, TeaAnna Rouse 7, Haley Frey 6.
Clark Fork Alberton-Superior: Darby Haskins 3, Sorren Reese 6, Cassie Green 2, Madison Mask 11, Zoe Kelsey 15, Molly Patko 2, Sophia Krutilla 4, Emmah Baughman 6, Margaret Parkin 2.
Darby 53, Alberton-Superior 49
Alberton-Superior 13 8 15 13 — 49
Darby 10 12 19 12 — 53
Darby: Dylan Parks 10, Nelson Smith 18, Christian Humphrey 8, Daniel Muir 3, Brandon Winters 7, Gabe Smith 7.
Clark Fork Alberton-Superior: Hewston Coon 9, Danner Haskins 3, Javen Hughes 2, Aaron Waddle 15, Korey Radford 3, Bryan Mask 17.
Feb. 7
Hot Springs 68, St. Regis 46
St. Regis 9 15 8 14 — 46
Hot Springs 20 8 19 21 — 68
Hot Springs: Tyler Carr 7, Tyler Knudsen 17, Kyle Lawson 11, Niccolo Costa 2, Luke Waterbury 5, Jack McAllister 3, Benedict Waterbury 2, Brandon Knudsen 21.
St. Regis: Nicholas Day 9, Andrew Sanford 8, James Booker 1, Caleb Ball 8, Tanner Day 10, Adam Ball 5, Ian Farris 5.
Hot Springs 46, St. Regis 43
St. Regis 10 10 10 13 — 43
Hot Springs 7 22 7 10 — 46
Hot Springs: Katelyn Christensen 10, Sydney Jackson 7, McKennzie Cannon 14, Brianna Gray 3, Lizzy Fisher 2, Sage Jackson 10.
St. Regis: Sunny Shoupe 6, Madison Kelly 9, Ashley Wilson 1, Emma Hill 4, Kylee Thompson 16, Baylee Pruitt 7.
Feb. 9
St. Regis 48, Lincoln 24
Lincoln 8 2 8 6 — 24
St. Regis 16 7 13 12 — 48
St. Regis: Emma Hill 16; Madison Kelly 13; Kylee Thompson 7; Baylee Pruitt 4; Kiya Taylor 3, Ashley Wilson 3, Makaela Kelly 2
Lincoln: Sage Kamps 7; Alexis Cannon 7; Alyvia Blotkamp 4; Makenzie Storey 2; Jenna Templeton 2; Carly Templeton
St. Regis 66, Lincoln 24
Lincoln 8 11 2 3 — 24
St. Regis 18 20 8 20 — 66
St. Regis: Nicholas Day 6, Andrew Sanford 15, James Booker 7, Caleb Ball 7, Tanner Day 10, Adam Ball 9, Ian Farris 12.
Lincoln: Ryan Greenwood 5, Bridger Kamps 4, Aziah Blotkamp 2, Kade Creech 2, Noah Belcher 11.