Big Sky ballers combine to outscore Hornets 118-55
By Jack ReaneySTAFF WRITER
On Saturday evening at Lone Peak High School, both varsity basketball teams showed strengths as they each defeated White Sulphur Springs High School by margins of at least 20 points.
The girls played first, and head coach Loren Bough said the Big Horns controlled the boards and forced turnovers to earn their first conference win. Allowing the Hornets only five offensive rebounds, Bough said the girls’ ability to keep possession helped the Big Horns overcome a low shooting percentage and earn a 57-36 win.
“That’s the kind of full team effort we look for,” Bough said. “Our offense also gave us over 30 three-point looks. We are strong outside the arc.”
Bough said the Big Horns need to protect the ball better, reduce turnovers and continue to improve rebounding. On offense, he hopes to see a 3-to-1 ratio of assists to turnovers moving forward.
The Big Horns will resume conference play with away games on Jan. 6 against Lima and Jan. 7 against Ennis (5-1), a conference rival near the top of the league.
“Our focus for that weekend will be on Ennis,” said Bough. “Ennis is one of the teams looking to advance to divisionals and that’s a very important game for us. They are aggressive, known for switching up defense multiple times per game, so we have to be ready to react on the fly.”
The girls will play their next home game on Friday, Jan 13. against West Yellowstone.
‘Best start in program history’
The boys took the floor around 7 p.m. and wasted little time getting into rhythm.
Heading into the second quarter, the Big Horns held a 30-4 lead. After poor shooting led to their first loss against divisional contender Harrison High School on Dec. 13, nine different players scored in the Big Horns’ big win in front of a home crowd on Saturday night, beating the Hornets 61-19.
Now entering the holiday break with a 4-1 record and a 309-178 scoring differential, head coach Al Malinowski said this is the best start in program history.
“The boys deserve credit for the start, due to their hard work and unselfish play,” Malinowski wrote to EBS. “We are proud of the start, but we also know that we have room for much improvement. As we continue to learn to trust each other and are willing to turn down good shots for great shots, we can become a stronger team. We are still experimenting with different combinations on the floor, and the players are learning what role they can play to help the team be successful.”
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
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Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
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July 15 (Monday) 6:00 pm - September 23 (Monday) 6:00 pm
Hike Big Sky is a FREE guided hike for our community and visitors alike. A different trail will be featured each Monday at 9 a.m. Visit BSCO.org for trail description
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Hike Big Sky is a FREE guided hike for our community and visitors alike. A different trail will be featured each Monday at 9 a.m. Visit BSCO.org for trail description information. Please wear layers, bring water and snacks. Bear spray recommended.
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July 22 (Monday) 9:00 am - September 23 (Monday) 12:00 pm
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
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Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
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July 22 (Monday) 6:00 pm - September 30 (Monday) 6:00 pm
Join Santosha, BASE and Gourmet Gals to bring you a donation based all levels community yoga lunch break class every Wednesday throughout the summer. It will be
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Join Santosha, BASE and Gourmet Gals to bring you a donation based all levels community yoga lunch break class every Wednesday throughout the summer. It will be taught by a variety of teachers from Santosha and BASE. This summer all proceeds will go to Big Sky Band-Aid, aside from the first one on the 26th that is happening during Pride week- all funds donated for that class will go to Big Sky OUT. A delicious lunch will also be served by Gourmet Gals following our practice each Wednesday (included in donation). You are welcome to donate with cash at the event or you can Venmo @Santoshabigsky and make a note for Community Yoga. Hope to see you in the Park!
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July 24 (Wednesday) 12:00 pm - September 23 (Monday) 1:00 pm