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CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND: Standout Performances Light Up Northwest Courts

Back-to-back titles, career milestones, and tournament heroics across Idaho, Montana & Washington

This week’s basketball roundup features standout high school and college performances across the Northwest. Multiple state tournaments saw impressive individual performances, with Asher Williams of Bonners Ferry scoring 24 points to secure a second straight championship. Other notable achievements include Isaiah Jones leading Baker City back to state with 20 points, and Owyhee claiming back-to-back titles behind Boden Howell’s 19 points. Several players posted 20+ point games, with standout performances from Jemai Lake (32 points) and Asher Williams (31 points) highlighting an exciting week in regional basketball.

Tryouts for Select begin this weekend. If you are interested in trying out for a Select roster, be sure to sign up immediately to make sure we can get you in.

Tryouts are:

March 15, Meridian, ID – Owyhee High School, 11U-17U teams – click here
March 16, Olympia, WA – South Puget Sound Community College, 13U-17U teams – click here
March 22, Great Falls, MT – Great Falls High School, 13U-17U teams – click here
March 23, Spokane, WA – Central Valley High School, 13U-17U teams – click here

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High School State Champions

Bonners Ferry: Won second straight state title with 24 points from Asher Williams Link
Owyhee: Secured back-to-back state titles with 19 points from Boden Howell Link
Baker City: Returned to defend state championship with 20 points from Isaiah Jones Link

State Tournament Advancements

Snake River: Marcus Coombs scored 19 in state title game Link; earlier advanced to finals with 17 points Link
Scobey: Bram Handran led team to Eastern C championship with 20 points Link
Bonners Ferry: Asher Williams scored 28 points to reach state title game Link
Sheridan: Nate Miner scored 23 points to earn spot in regional championship Link
Tualatin: Jemai Lake scored 32 in win to advance team to next round Link
Owyhee: Advanced to state title game behind 16 points from Boden Howell Link
Camas: Ethan Harris scored 23 to reach state consolation championship Link
Sentinel: Carson Towe hit game winner and scored 20 for state tournament berth Link
Snake River: Marcus Coombs posted 21 points, 8 rebounds in semi-final advancement Link
Bonners Ferry: Asher Williams scored 31 points in semi-final advancement Link
Lake City: Jordan Carlson (17 points, 10 rebounds) and Josh Watson (15 points, 6 rebounds) led team to semi-finals Link
Kamiah: David Kludt scored 24 points to advance Kubs to semi-finals Link
Billings Senior: Zy Zilkoski scored 15 points to help team qualify for state Link
Southridge: Elijah Thompson (16 points) and Alonzo Hoff (13 points) helped team advance Link
Columbia: Blake Hansen’s double-double (19 points, 16 rebounds) sent team to state Link

Notable Individual Performances

Hamilton: Tyler Jette scored 29 points in one game Link and 18 in another Link
Madison: Nash Humpherys scored 25 points Link
Seattle Prep: Niko Christofilis scored 24 points Link
Buchanan: Conner Sheets finished with 26 points, ending high school career with 1,920 total points Link
Campbell County: Truman Degrange scored 24 points in victory Link
Wyoming: Nate Miner continues to be one of the top performers Link

College Basketball News

Rocky Mountain: Royce Robinson scored 16 points in win Link
Dickinson State: Derek Selvig named NSAA Coach of the Year Link
College of Idaho: Won the CCC behind Drew Wyman (21 points, 8 rebounds) and Johnny Radford (17 points) Link
Green River College: Jayden Wright selected to NWAC West Region 1st Team and 1st Team All Defense Link
Montana State: “Sheridan Sam” recognized for his toughness and team contribution Link

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