Principal King Explains why M.H.S. hoops headed to Three Forks

Sports schedules for Phillips County high school sports were finalized shortly after the 2015-16 school year began, but one item on Malta High School’s basketball calendar has left a few hoops fan scratching their heads.

Last Wednesday night at their school board meeting, Malta High School Principal Scott King explained why it is necessary this season for the Mustangs and M-ettes basketball teams to make a trip to Three Forks, Mont., some 330-miles away, one way, to play in a two-day tournament in Gallatin County.

Principal King explained that the Montana High School Association (MHSA) allows...