Arlee Warriors rally for third
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BUTTE – The Warriors mounted a huge come-back after falling in their first game, grabbing three victories and taking third at the Western C Divisional Tournament in Butte.
In Thursday’s opener the Warriors took a 61-77 loss against Manhattan Christian. Warrior Josh Reed led both teams in points with 20 and doubled himself up with 10 rebounds.
Friday the Warriors put their opening loss in the past and started fresh with a big win against Hot Springs, 66-54. Reed again led the Warriors with 20 points while Patrick BigSam and Tyler Tanner chipped in 15 each.
Reed’s domination on the hardwood continued early Saturday as the Warriors grabbed win number two against Ennis, 54-63, which put them into the position to play for third. Reed netted 25 points for Mission. BigSam and Justis Haynes added 13 apiece.
Later on Saturday Arlee defeated Seeley-Swan, 60-41, to take their third place Divisional podium spot. Trailing by two points at halftime, the Warriors busted out a commanding lead in the third. Reed put up 21 points for the Warriors, reaching 20 plus points in all four tournament games. Tyler Tanner pitched in 18.
The Warriors vied for a spot in the State Tournament next weekend by first challenging Drummond on Monday. Results of that game were not available at press time.
Results
Arlee 13 9 14 25 – 61
Manhattan Christian 20 29 11 17 – 77
Josh Reed 20, Tyler Tanner 10, Brad Brazill 10, Justis Haynes 9, Patrick BigSam 4, Riley Rogers 3, Zane Ligas 2, Aaron Perry 2, Dominic Burland 1.
Arlee 14 13 15 24 - 66
Hot Springs 7 12 17 18 – 54
Josh Reed 20, Tyler Tanner 15, Patrick BigSam 15, Zane Ligas 4, Dominic Burland 4, PJ Haynes 2, Justis Haynes 2, Aaron Perry 2, Brad Brazill 2.
Arlee 15 20 13 15 – 63
Ennis 14 10 16 14 – 54
Josh Reed 25, Justis Haynes 13, Patrick BigSam 13, Tyler Tanner 4, PJ Haynes 4, Dominic Burland 4.
Arlee 9 15 23 13 -60
Seeley-Swan 6 10 8 17 – 41
Josh Reed 21, Tyler Tanner 18, Patrick BigSam 7, Riley Rogers 6, Justis Haynes 4, Isaac Camel 3, PJ Haynes 1.
