Northern Stars end Blue Sky's season with full-court pressure defense

It has been a very difficult season for both the Rocky Boy and Blue Sky boys basketball teams.

But for the Northern Stars, their season was extended for at least one more game as they thrashed the Eagles 79-61 on Wednesday night in loser-out action at the 2004 District 9C tournament at the Havre High gymnasium.

"This was real good win for our basketball team," said Rocky Boy head coach Martin Parker. "On the whole, I thought the entire team stepped up and played really well for most of the game."

Early in the game, the Stars were clicking on all cylinders as they got off to a very hot start be...