Trojans falter in divisional opener, head to Consolation Bracket

FRENCHTOWN - West Yellowstone used strong surges in the first and fourth quarters to secure a 65-43 first-round victory over Drummond in the Class C Western Division Tournament. The win lifts the Wolverines into the Winner's Bracket semifinal against Harrison-Willow Creek. The Trojans fall into the Consolation Bracket where they will face St. Regis at 2 p.m. Friday. Drummond has faced St. Regis twice already this season, beating them both times. Thursday night, the Wolverines jumped out to a 17-7 lead after one stanza. The Trojans battled back in the second, outscoring West Yellowstone 16-15 to trail by nine at halftime, 32-23. The two squads played dead even in the third quarter before the Wolverines used a 21-8 fourth to earn the win. Chase Goldade lead the locals with 14 points. SCORING West Yellowstone - 17/15/12/21 - 65 Drummond - 7/16/12/8 - 43 West Yellowstone - THales 18, BHales 14, Gould 17, Everest 9, Kingston 6 Drummond - CBradshaw 5, CParke 7, Bryant 6, Phillips 4, BBradshaw 1, Goldade 14, Parsons 6