Select Headlines – February 17-23, 2025

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High School Hoops Recap: Record-Breaking Performances & Championship Runs!

From clutch buzzer-beaters to milestone achievements, this week’s top players delivered standout performances as teams battled for championship spots. See who dominated the court!

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High school basketball saw some incredible performances this week, with players delivering game-winning shots, milestone achievements, and dominant scoring nights. Brady Hennig led the way with 38 points in a championship win, while Rey Johnston (35), Nate Miner (31), and Conner Sheets (31) also had huge games. Asher Williams surpassed 2,000 career points, and Blake Hansen recorded another double-double. Several teams punched their ticket to the next round, including Lake City, Manhattan Christian, and Box Elder. Let’s dive into the top performances, milestone moments, and clutch team victories from across the region.

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πŸ€ Top Scorers

  • Brady Hennig (Mount Si) – 38 points πŸ”— Game Recap
  • Rey Johnston (Missoula Loyola) – 35 points πŸ”— Game Recap
  • Nate Miner (Sheridan) – 31 points πŸ”— Game Recap
  • Conner Sheets (Buchanan) – 31 points πŸ”— Game Recap
  • David Kludt (Kamiah) – 31 points πŸ”— Game Recap
  • Ethan Harris (Camas) – 27 points πŸ”— Game Recap
  • Canaan Magness (Hamilton) – 26 points πŸ”— Game Recap
  • Tracen Jilot (Box Elder) – 25 points πŸ”— Game Recap
  • Ty Read (Churchill) – 23 points, 9 rebounds πŸ”— Game Recap

πŸ† Milestones & Achievements

  • Asher Williams (Bonners Ferry) – Surpasses 2,000 career points πŸ”— Game Recap
  • Blake Hansen (Columbia) – Another double-double: 18 points, 15 rebounds πŸ”— Game Recap
  • Keeley Bake – 20 points in Montana Tech win πŸ”— Game Recap
  • Select Basketball 8th Grade Patterson Team – Wins Presidents’ Day Nationals Tournament in Portland πŸ”— Tournament Recap

⛹️ Clutch Performances & Game-Winners

  • Zy Zilkoski (Billings Senior) – 21 points, including a buzzer-beater for the win πŸ”— Game Recap
  • Jordan Carlson (Lake City) – 20 points in Game 1 win for state bid πŸ”— Game Recap
  • Royce Fisher (Lewiston) – 21 points πŸ”— Game Recap

🎯 Championship & Playoff Impacts

  • Manhattan Christian advances to the 12C championship behind 30 points from Christian Triemstra πŸ”— Game Recap
  • Box Elder heads to the championship with 25 points from Tracen Jilot πŸ”— Game Recap
  • Mead advances to a state play-in game behind 17 points from Karson Maze πŸ”— Game Recap

πŸ€ Additional Notable Performances

  • Braylon Larson (Butte) – 15 points, strong paint presence in win πŸ”— Game Recap
  • Caden Symons (Coeur d’Alene) – 21 points πŸ”— Game Recap
  • Asher Williams (Bonners Ferry) – 18 points to help end the regular season with a win πŸ”— Game Recap
  • Cam Walls (Central Valley) – 16 points πŸ”— Game Recap
  • Royce Fisher (Lewiston) – 18 points in district opener win πŸ”— Game Recap

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