Flathead Lake 3-on-3
Polson's "hoopfest"

Melea Burke
Matt Luedtke, a Ronan High School graduate, leaps over a barrier borrowed from the Polson Parks Department during the slam dunk contest at the Flathead Lake 3-on-3 basketball tournament in Polson. Luedtke’s moves impressed the crowd and the judges, but he just missed his final dunk attempt to fall short of the $1,000 prize.

Melea Burke
Connor Woodill scores on his way to winning $1,000 in Saturday night’s slam dunk competition.

Melea Burke

Melea Burke
Spectators line the sidewalks as an athlete dunks the ball while warming up for the slam dunk contest.

Melea Burke
A young 3-on-3 contestant yawns after a long day of basketball while waiting for Saturday night’s slam dunk contest to begin.