M-ettes Down Glasgow, Wolf Point, First Place at District 2B Tournament

February 22, 2023

The 2023 District 2B Tournament Champion Malta M-ettes. Back Row: Coach Nate Hammond, Jade Imlay, Kelbie Nelson, Denvyr Tuss, Allison Kunze, Maddie Williamson, Addy Anderson, Kendall Clausen, Giona Lamb, Brittney Sorlie, AJ Marquis, Coach Shane Anderson, Macey Blunt, Emree Stuart, and Coach Mardee Scott. Front Row: Kenzie LaBrie, Alex Oshio, Layla Messerly, Brylee French, Ellie Anderson, Neva Jacobson, Addison Ulrich, Gracie Honey, Josslyn Hoge, and Danika Wilke. Photo by Pierre Bibbs.

The Malta M-ettes basketball team earned their third consecutive District 2B Tournament Championship last Saturday, February 18, in Malta. The M-ettes defeated the Wolf Point Wolves 51-29.

"I just thought that we played really good defense," Malta Head Coach Nate Hammond said after the win. "We only gave up nine points in the first half."

To reach the championship Malta defeated the Glasgow Lady Scotties 70-26 in the semi-finals on Friday, February 17. The M-ettes were awarded a first round bye thanks to their 8-0 record against 2B opponents during the regular season, which also earned the...

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