Billings West guard Jesse Owens calls a play during Thursday's 56-50 win over Helena Capital in the first round of the Class AA boys basketball state tournament. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)
Billings West guard Cade Tyson defends Helena Capital's Trevor Swanson during the Bears' 56-50 win over the Bruins at the Class AA boys basketball state tournament. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)
Billings West boys basketball coach Kelly Darragh sends instructions to the court during the Bears' win over Helena Capital in the first round of the Class AA boys basketball state tournament. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)
Helena Capital players listen as coach Guy Almquist instructs during a timeout. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)
Helena Capital's Bridger Grovom drives for a layup in Thursday's state tournament loss to Billings West. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)
Montana Tech football coaches Chuck Morrell (right) and Kyle Samson (left) watch the action at the State AA basketball tournament in Butte. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)
Bozeman coach Wes Holmquist watches during the Hawks' state tournament win over Helena High on Thursday. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)
Bozeman's Carter Ash dribbles up the floor during Thursday's win over Helena High at the Class AA boys basketball state tournament. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)
Bozeman's Jashon Mendoza shoots a running floater as Helena High's Aidan Brus defends in the opening round of the Class AA boys basketball state tournament. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)
Helena High boys basketball coach Brandon Day paces the bench during Thursday's loss to Bozeman at the Class AA boys basketball state tournament. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)
Helena High's Alex Johnson zips a pass to a teammate during Thursday's state tournament loss to Bozeman. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)
Helena High's Hayden Ferguson makes an open layup during Thursday's state tournament loss to Bozeman. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)
The Bozeman crowd cheers following a Hawks' run in their 61-48 win over Helena High at the Class AA boys basketball state tournament in Butte. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)
Great Falls High guard Kyle Torgerson dribbles up the floor during Thursday's state tournament game against Missoula Sentinel. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)
Great Falls High's Keegan Bistodeau attempts a high-arcing shot over a Missoula Sentinel defender at the state tournament in Butte. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)
Blake Thelen attacks the rim for Great Falls High while Missoula Sentinel's Alex Germ defends. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)
Great Falls High boys basketball coach Bob Howard checks the scoreboard during Thursday's state tournament win over Missoula Sentinel. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)
Missoula Sentinel forward Tony Frohlich-Fair brings the ball up the court against Great Falls High. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)
Kyle Torgerson scores a basket for Great Falls High in the team's win over Missoula Sentinel. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)
Missoula Sentinel boys basketball coach Jay Jagelski watches during the fourth quarter of the Spartans' loss to Great Falls High. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)
Great Falls High's Drew Wyman (24) blocks a Missoula Sentinel shot attempt during the Bison's 57-46 win at the Class AA boys basketball state tournament. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)
Missoula Hellgate boys basketball coach Jeff Hays (right) discusses a play with his assistant and father Eric Hays. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)
Missoula Hellgate's Rollie Worster attempts a shot against Billings Skyview defender Zach Schacht in the first round of the Class AA boys basketball state tournament Thursday. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)
Missoula Hellgate's Dylan Holst soars for an easy layup during the Knights' win over Billings Skyview at the Class AA state tournament. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)
Billings Skyview boys basketball coach Kevin Morales (right) and Missoula Hellgate coach Jeff Hays (left) have a call explained during the Falcons and Knights game Thursday. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)
Missoula Hellgate center Abe Johnson sinks a free throw in Thursday's Class AA boys basketball state tournament. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)
Billings Skyview center Zach Schacht dunks the ball during Thursday's state tournament game against Missoula Hellgate.
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- Billings West guard Jesse Owens calls a play during Thursday's 56-50 win over Helena Capital in the first round of the Class AA boys basketball state tournament. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)
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