GREAT FALLS — In their second girls basketball crosstown game of the season, Great Falls CMR outscored Great Falls High by 11 in the third to end up pacing to a 46-32 win Thursday night at Rustler Fieldhouse.
The teams traded punches in the first 16 minutes, including a buzzer-beating jump shot from Taylee Hodke forthe Bison to tie the game 17-17 at the break.
But similar to the first time these two met, the Rustlers found a spark in the second half and cruised from there. CMR got the season sweep over its rival.
CMR (10-7, 7-5 Eastern AA) remains in position to host a state play-in game, while Great Falls (5-12,3-9 Eastern AA) will be fighting for the sixth spot in the final two games.
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CMR girls pace past Great Falls High in 2nd half to sweep crosstown season set
