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HOOPS HEROES: Record-Breaking Performances & Championship Glory

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Recent basketball highlights across high school and college levels showcase standout individual performances and team achievements. Christian Triemstra, Tracen Jilot, and Rey Johnston delivered multiple high-scoring games, leading their teams to championships. Several schools punched tickets to state tournaments. Grinnell College returns to NCAA DIII Tournament for the first time in 24 years, while coaches and players received prestigious awards across various conferences.

BAM Jam is March 28-30 in Meridian, Idaho. Idaho’s biggest 3 on 3 basketball tournament has divisions for all ages and abilities. To learn more about the event, use the following link:
https://basketball.exposureevents.com/237762/bam-jam-spring-2025

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College Basketball Highlights

Sean Murphy is part of history as Grinnell returns to NCAA DIII Tournament for the first time in 24 years (https://pioneers.grinnell.edu/news/2025/3/1/mens-basketball-grinnell-mens-basketball-team-punches-its-ticket-to-the-big-show.aspx)
Jack Payne recorded a double-double for the Vandals with 18 points and 12 rebounds (https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2025/feb/27/jack-paynes-18-points-not-enough-in-idahos-loss-to/)
Jayden Wright had a big night with 21 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals in Green River CC win (https://nwacsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/boxscores/20250226_x9kp.xml?view=boxscore)
Coach Ben Tucker named GSAC Coach of the Year (https://eraueagles.com/news/2025/2/25/general-gifft-freshman-of-the-year-tucker-gsac-coach-of-the-year.aspx)

High School Championships & Tournament Berths

Manhattan Christian wins Western C Championship behind 26 points from Christian Triemstra (https://406mtsports.com/high-school/basketball/boys/class-a/montana-high-school-basketball-full-court-press/article_a2132ee2-f6ce-11ef-9281-13da2e28a89d.html)
Box Elder takes Northern C championship with 31 points from Tracen Jilot (https://406mtsports.com/high-school/basketball/boys/class-a/montana-high-school-basketball-full-court-press/article_a2132ee2-f6ce-11ef-9281-13da2e28a89d.html)
Loyola Sacred Heart takes Western B title with Rey Johnston scoring 17 in the win (https://406mtsports.com/high-school/basketball/boys/class-b/missoula-loyola-sweeps-western-b-divisional-titles-in-dominant-fashion/article_abf3b6c2-f71c-11ef-86c4-a7e2ba900a6c.html)
Collin Morris leads Timberline to state birth with 15 points in win (https://cdapress.com/news/2025/mar/02/prep-boys-basketball/)
Glendive takes Eastern A Third Place Game with Ethan Rivas scoring 21 and Cy Eaton adding 14 (https://406mtsports.com/high-school/basketball/boys/class-a/montana-high-school-basketball-full-court-press/article_a2132ee2-f6ce-11ef-9281-13da2e28a89d.html)
Boden Howell scores 29 as Owyhee secures 4th straight SIC District Title (https://www.idahopress.com/sports/highschool/basketball_-_boys/boys-basketball-districts-owyhee-holds-off-upset-minded-boise-for-district-championship/article_68d7c7ec-f669-11ef-b56d-8b711dfb2750.html)
Josh Watson’s double-double (10 points, 10 rebounds) sends Lake City to the state tournament (https://cdapress.com/news/2025/feb/26/6a-district-1-boys-basketball/)

Notable Individual Performances

Christian Triemstra: 28 points and 27 points in separate Manhattan Christian wins (https://406mtsports.com/high-school/basketball/boys/class-a/montana-high-school-basketball-full-court-press/article_d8f75938-f557-11ef-9e86-6fe3f1dd7ac6.html, https://406mtsports.com/high-school/basketball/boys/class-a/montana-high-school-basketball-full-court-press/article_4e8eca3e-f614-11ef-b9ae-b31755fe2b59.html)
Tracen Jilot: 31 points, 23 points, and 19 points across three Box Elder victories (https://406mtsports.com/high-school/basketball/boys/class-a/montana-high-school-basketball-full-court-press/article_a2132ee2-f6ce-11ef-9281-13da2e28a89d.html, https://406mtsports.com/high-school/basketball/boys/class-a/montana-high-school-basketball-full-court-press/article_d8f75938-f557-11ef-9e86-6fe3f1dd7ac6.html, https://406mtsports.com/high-school/basketball/boys/class-a/montana-high-school-basketball-full-court-press/article_4e8eca3e-f614-11ef-b9ae-b31755fe2b59.html)
Rey Johnston: 31 points and 22 points in Loyola wins (https://406mtsports.com/high-school/basketball/boys/class-a/montana-high-school-basketball-full-court-press/article_d8f75938-f557-11ef-9e86-6fe3f1dd7ac6.html, https://406mtsports.com/high-school/basketball/boys/class-a/montana-high-school-basketball-full-court-press/article_4e8eca3e-f614-11ef-b9ae-b31755fe2b59.html)
JJ Yearout: 24 points and 15 points in St. Marie’s games (https://cdapress.com/news/2025/feb/27/prep-boys-basketball/, https://cdapress.com/news/2025/feb/28/prep-boys-basketball/)
Seamus Wilson: 25 points and 19 points (first team all-conference) for Logos (https://www.dnews.com/stories/area-roundup-orofino-wins-first-district-boys-basketball-title-since-2008-page_b73, https://x.com/LewTrib_Sports/status/1895545757245067520)
Orland Axton: 28 points for Central Valley (https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2025/feb/25/state-play-in-roundup-central-valley-boys-fall-lat/)
David Kludt (Conference Player of the Year): 22 points for Kamiah (https://x.com/LewTrib_Sports/status/1895545757245067520)
Jaxon Lysne: 23 points for Post Falls (https://cdapress.com/news/2025/feb/26/6a-district-1-boys-basketball/)
Alonzo Hoff: 19 points vs Sunset (https://x.com/chief5353/status/1894272511853916222)
Royce Fisher: 20 points to give Lewiston game 1 win in state qualification series (https://bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2025/feb/25/prep-boys-basketball-bulldogs-fall-in-first-game-of-district-series/)
Arion Palacol named Wesco North League MVP (https://x.com/bubbapalacol/status/1894642247448322124)

Spring tryouts are now open for registration! https://selectbasketballusa.com/nxtpro-puma-basketball/#tryouts