Beeters finish fourth at Northern C

GREAT FALLS — The Chinook Sugarbeeters were just a few plays from playing for the Northern C championship, but after losing to Heart Butte Thursday night in the semifinals, Chinook still had a chance to get third place and possibly challenge for a berth at the state tournament.

That was the goal Friday in Great Falls at the Four Seasons Arena, but before taking part in the consolation game, the Beeters had to beat the North Star Knights for a fourth time this season. And that’s exactly what Chinook did Friday morning, knocking out its 9C rival 57-45.

Chinook built a five-point lead a...