Broadwater Sports Recap
Author: Eliza McLaughlin - Staff Reporter
Broadwater Sports Recap Eliza McLaughlin - Staff Reporter (Photos by Alexa O'Dell) Both the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams traveled to Manhattan on Friday, Dec. 9 for a two-day tournament to “tip off” the season.
Townsend’s tournament debut opened with a face-off against Manhattan Christian Eagles. The Eagles got an early start over the Lady Bulldogs with 27 points to Broadwater’s three in the first quarter. Another five points for the Lady Bulldogs were responded with 17 from the Eagles in the second.
The Lady Bulldogs slowed the Eagles' advancements in the third to just 14 points while earning nine for themselves. No points were scored for either team in the fourth quarter and the Lady Bulldogs fell 17-58.
Briannah Williams led the Lady Bulldogs' offense with 11 points earned throughout the game. Kailey Knaub, Montana Hedstrom and Kaydence Clark each scored two points against the Eagles.
And then the boys took to the court.
The Bulldogs stayed close to the Eagles with a first-quarter total of 11-16. In the second, both teams continued pushing, with the Bulldogs earning 19 points and the Eagles 24. The first half ended 30-40, with the Eagles in the lead.
In the second half, the Bulldogs continued to battle, scoring 21 points to the Eagles' 44. Despite their efforts, the Bulldogs fell 51-84.
Jesus Garcia was the number one scorer during the game with 17 points. Deegan Mattson trailed with 10 points, followed by Ryedean Reed and Ryan Racht with eight. Camden Ferguson scored another five for the Bulldogs and Eric Eichinger the final three.
On day two, the Broadwater Bulldogs took on the Gardiner Bruins.
Bulldog basketball returned on Dec. 15 for its first home game against Choteau, after MT 43 News’ press deadline. Check back next week for the results.
The Bulldogs traveled to Big Timber Friday, Dec. 16 and will face the Park Rangers in Livingston on Dec. 19 before a home game against the Manhattan Tigers on Dec. 20.
Wrestling
The Dawgs traveled to Whitehall on Dec. 9 and 10 for a two-day dual. Alexa O’Dell, wife of Head Coach John O’Dell, posted on Facebook saying the team “kicked some butt” on day one with lots of raised hands at the end of matches.
John O’Dell did not respond to MT 43 News' request for comment or results.
The Dawgs will travel to Great Falls to continue testing their strength and skill on Dec. 16 and 17. Stay tuned for results.
Go Bulldogs!
Photos courtesy of Alexa O'Dell.
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