Hot-shooting Bears knock off defending champ KG

The Box Elder boys basketball team took a big step Thursday toward atoning for its disappointing finish last year.

The Bears knocked off the defending District 9C champion KG KouGars, 66-52, in District 99C tournament semifinal action in front of a near-capacity crowd at the Havre High School gymnasium.

The Bears were able to capitalize on the hot shooting of guard Aaron Henry early on. That, according to KG veteran head coach Charlie Robinson, was the difference in the ballgame.

"Box Elder just shot the lights out tonight, especially Aaron Henry," Robinson said. "You have to take your hats of...