The Seeley-Swan High School Lady Blackhawks won the 13C District Championship on their home court Feb. 20. Back row (L-R): Head Coach David Cahoon, Kinley Moore, Kyla Conley, Trista Alexander, Emily Maughan, Aspen Conley, Klaire Kovatch, Bethany Hoag, Sariah Maughan, Tegan Mauldin and Assistant Coach Colleen Stone. Front row (L-R): Hannah Ayers, Dani Sexton and Trista Wendel. Full story page 13. Photo Nathan Bourne, Pathfinder
Senior Bethany Hoag is cheered on by the bench as she tried to break away from a Prospector.
Sophomore Emily Maughan heads to the basket.
Senior Klaire Kovatch blocks a Prospector's shot.
SEELEY LAKE - The Lady Blackhawks defended their home court from the Victor Pirates and the Granite Prospectors to earn the top District 13C trophy.
The Lady Blackhawks had a bye in the first round of the tournament and met very little resistance from the Pirates in the second round Feb. 18 defeating them 85-15.
The Prospectors provided a little more of a fight in the championship game Feb. 20 but the Lady Blackhawks were still able to run to a 36-12 lead by half time.
The Lady Blackhawks held off the Prospectors in the second half despite the Prospectors dialing in their long shots. They sunk 5 three-pointers and closed the gap a little but the Lady Blackhawks prevailed 61-45.
Four Lady Blackhawks scored into the double digits with Bethany Hoag leading the way scoring 18 points. Sariah Maughan scored 14 points followed by Emily Maughan with 12 and Klaire Kovatch with 10. Aspen Conley had 5 points while Dani Sexton had 2.
The Lady Blackhawks advance to the Western C Divisional Tournament in Deer Lodge this week and will face Shields Valley in their opening game Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. For the Divisional Brackets click https://www.seeleylake.com/home/customer_files/article_documents/western_c_girls_divisional_bb_bracket.pdf
The Western C has some stiff competition as three teams including the Lady Blackhawks, Charlo and Manhattan Christian are undefeated this season.
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