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Corvallis Blue Devils
ils are a young athletic team who have had their ups and downs this season. Tey have the frepower to beat any team and head coach Cameron Criddle hopes they can make a run into divisionals. Corvallis gets strong play from seniors Aaron Powell, Leif Jessop, and Tyler Weis, while juniors Dillen
Potter, Ryan Hutchinson, Derek Criddle, and Cameron Whiteley are all capable of big games.
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Corvallis Girls
Te Corvallis girls fnished 6th in the Southwest A conference and will play at #4 Stevensville on Tursday, Feb. 16th. Te winner of that game plays on Saturday with a chance to make it to Divi- sionals. Head coach Andy Knapp has a young team this year and they have had a tough go of it in the record books. But they always play tough and have the potential to beat anyone. Tylin Sorensen is the only senior and is a force under the basket. Freshman Ava Loran and Ella Varner have had to step up, and expect major contributions from Megan Jessop, Olivia Lewis, Brecklyn Jessop, Farah Wyche, and Ericka Jessop.
Corvallis Boys Basketball Team:

Back row, l to r: Coach Ryan Potter, Coach Jason Wirt, Tyler Weis, Drew Lewis, Aydan Mayn, Aaron Powell, Coach Carson Schmidt, Head Coach Cameron Criddle
Middle row, l to r: Cameron Whiteley, Lucas Powell, Ryan Hutchison, Lief Jessop, Taylor Brothers, Dillen Potter, Derek Criddle, Logan Avery
Front row, l to r: Cody Humphrey, Sebastian Cardullo, Reese Tucker, Josh Stensether, Jack Davidson, Ledge Conner, Tate Jessop, Domenic Piccolo, Bennett Boelman
Corvallis Girls Basketball Team:
Back row, l to r: Head Coach Andy Knapp, McKenzie Weis, Emilia Schairer, Coach Jef Gilder, Coach Dave Bradshaw
Middle row, l to r: Olivia Lewis, Ericka Jessop, Caitlin Nelson, Tylin Sorensen, Farah Wyche, Autumn Benson
Front row, l to r: Ella Varner, Ava Loren, Shaylee Weidow, Megan Jessop, Hasalyn Schairer, Brecklyn Jessop, Jayde Venema
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Hamilton Boys
Te Hamilton boys fnished 2nd in the Southwest A conference and get a bye into Divisionals. Head coach Travis Blome has the Broncs playing at a very high level both ofensively and defensively. Tey have been a top fve ranked team by 406mtsports.com all year. Hamilton made it into the state consolation game last year, and this year’s team has the potential to make a similar run. Seniors Asher Magness and Eli Taylor lead the team, but they have a strong supporting cast and expect major contributions from Cole Dickemore, Canaan Magness, Max Cianfone, Liam O’Connell, Taylor Searle, and Andrew Burrows.

Hamilton Boys Basketball Team:









Back row, l to r: Canaan Magness, Andrew Burrows, Asher Magness, Tyler Jette
Middle row, l to r: Max Cianfone, Liam O’Connell, Jackson Jessop, Taylor Searle, Jesse Villigan, Giuseppe Eldridge
Front row, l to r: Isabella Kanenwisher (manager), Eli Taylor, Cole Dickemore, Antonio Garcia, Lucas Lant (manager), Charlotte Hawkes (manager)
Hamilton
Te and Taryn Searle, who are two of the state’s best players. Kearns has been injured the last couple of games, so Hamilton’s success will depend on her health. But this is a deep team and expect big things from Taylor McCarthy, Ayda Grifn, Emilee Searle, Madalyn Nelson, Alexes Brenneman, Lavana Wetzel, and Ashlynn McKern.








Hamilton Girls Basketball Team: Back row, l to r: Layne Kearns, Ashlynn McKern, Emilee Searle, Lavana Wetzel, Ayda Grifn
Front row, l to r: Thomas Rockwell (manager), Taylor McCarthy, Alexes Brenneman, Madalyn Nelson, Taryn Searle, Alyssa Rockwell (manager)
Stevensville Boys
Te Stevensville boys fnished 7th in the Southwest A conference and will play at #4 Frenchtown on Tursday, Feb. 16th. Te winner of that game plays on Saturday with a chance to make it to divisionals. Stevensville has had a tough season in the win-loss column. Tey only suit seven players and tend to wear down against deeper teams. Tat being said, head coach Clayton Curley always has the Yellowjackets playing tough and they never fail to compete. Seniors Kellan Beller, Tad Tackes, Gracen Trevino, Hunter Gum, and TJ Brown give it their all every night.



Stevensville Boys Basketball Team:

Back row, l to r: Coach Joe Jessop, Kellan Beller, TJ Brown, Kolton Kaufman, Jake Gavlak, Gracen Trevino, Head Coach Clayton Curley
Front row, l to r: Angus Trangmoe, Lane Cochran, Tad Tackes, Brogan Gard, Hunter Gum, Connor Lenahan, Evan Montague, Spencer Moore
Stevensville Girls


Te Stevensville girls fnished 4th in the Southwest A conference and host #7 Corvallis on Tursday, Feb. 16th. Te winner of that game plays on Saturday with a chance to make it to Divisionals. Te Stevensville girls’ team is hard to read. At times they look like they can beat anyone and at times they look like they can lose to anyone. If the frst team shows up, watch out. Head coach Bill Fulbright has a deep team and anyone from the bench can come in and make an impact. Senior Claire Hutchison is the motor that keeps the team moving, and Cambree Praast, Dawsyn Brewer, Alexia Perez, and Shilo McLain Lampi all will play a major role if they are to make a run into Divisionals.
Stevensville Girls Basketball Team:




Front row: Dawsyn Brewer, Roma Gum, Cheyenne Sannar, Shelby Coleman, Addison Drye, Maddy Davids, Holly St. Germain, Haylie Tolley
Second row: Victoria Uskoski, Sophia Hutchison, Claire Hutchison, Cambree Praast, Shilo McLain Lampi, Kyndahl Plantz, Jaden Fisher, Alexia Perez, Lily Uskoski
Third row: Drake Springer, Coach Luke Price, Coach Mike Davids, Coach Bill Fulbright, Coach Liesl Uskoski, Kaylee Adams

Players, Back row, l to r: Patrick Duchien, Jonathan Luhmann, Ethan Alexander, Jesse Padilla
Players, Front row, l to r: Brodie Hinsdale, Caleb Brossman, Trapper Oster, Tyler Abbott, Quintan Monaco
Florence Girls


Te Florence girls are the #3 seed in District 6B and will play #2 seeded Missoula Loyola on Tursday, Feb. 16th at 6 p.m. Te winner goes to the Championship game and the loser goes to the consolation game, both held in Anaconda on Saturday. Te Florence girls have had a solid regular season and they come into Districts on a three-game win streak. Head coach Bryan Neuman has them peaking at the right time, and they have hopes for a deep postseason run. Te Lady Falcons have plenty of frepower, with any number of girls able to lead. Seniors Josie Lewis and Trista Williams are strong leaders, and expect major contributions from Maggie Schneiter, Olivia Coulter, Taylor Pyette, Quinn Skaggs, and Kenzy Pickering.

Florence Falcons

Florence Boys
Te Florence boys are the #2 seed in District 6B and host #3 Anaconda on Friday, Feb. 17th. Te winner goes to the championship game and the loser goes to the consolation game, both held in Anaconda on Saturday. Head coach Tony Anderson loves where his team is at. “I’m feeling very optimistic,” he said. “We are fnally healthy and playing good basketball at the right time.” Te Falcons are on a fve-game winning streak and look poised to make a run in the postseason. Senior Patrick Duchien returned from an injury and is a force on the court. Jesse Padilla and Ethan Alexander are reliable scorers, and expect big things from Tyler Abbott, Brodie Hinsdale, Caleb Brossman, and Jonathan Luhmann.





Players, Back row, l to r: Josie Lewis, Trista Williams, Rylee Yeoman
Players, Middle row, l to r: Taylor Pyette, Kendyl Meinhold, Kenzy Pickering, Heidi Lambson, Shelby Crocker, Olivia Coulter, Aislynn Campbell, Quinn Skaggs
Players, Front row, l to r: Jadyn Dobberstein, Maggie Schneiter, Alyx Monaco, Madigan Hurlbert, Taryn Appelhans